88220 ZIP Code – Carlsbad, New Mexico
88220 is a ZIP code serving Carlsbad, New Mexico in Eddy County with a population of approximately 39,809 residents. The median household income of $79,809 is above the New Mexico average and near the national average. Median home values of $180,700 are below the national average, with 74.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,151 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The median age is 37.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 88268, 88254, 88263.
ZIP Code 88220 Data
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ZIP 88220 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88220 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39k | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $79k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $180k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,151 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.4% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88268 – Whites City
- 88254 – Lakewood
- 88263 – Malaga
- 88256 – Loving
- 88210 – Artesia
- 88250 – Hope
- 88255 – Loco Hills
- 79770 – Orla
- 88253 – Lake Arthur
- 88344 – Pinon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88268 | WHITES CITY | Not provided | Not provided |
| 88254 | LAKEWOOD | 29 | Not provided |
| 88263 | MALAGA | 183 | $139,107 |
| 88256 | LOVING | 2,075 | $58,625 |
| 88210 | ARTESIA | 18,552 | $74,932 |