City

Lovington, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Lea County  ·  New Mexico

👥15,410Population
💰$75,197Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$174,200Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.6%Hispanic: 65.5%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.7%Race
White30.6%
Hispanic65.5%
Black2.4%
Asian0.5%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma307 (4.2%)
HS Graduate2,543 (35%)
Some College1,000 (13.8%)
Associates1,251 (17.2%)
Bachelors875 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,286 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College13.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,197 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$174,200 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,081/mo
Total Housing Units5,474
Vacant Units817

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Lovington, NM

Lovington is a city in New Mexico, located in Lea County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,410 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Lovington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,197 is near the national average. Approximately 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lovington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,081 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lovington is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (65.54%).

Lovington, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Lovington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88260 15,410 $75,197 $174,200 $1,081 5.8% 29.8% 74.3%