88231 ZIP Code – Eunice, New Mexico
ZIP code 88231 is a small ZIP code located in Eunice, New Mexico, within Lea County with a population of approximately 3,565 residents. At $74,545, the median household income here runs above the New Mexico average and near the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $130,300, well below the national average, with 73.7% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,119 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.5%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.6% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 4.3%, well below the national average. The median age is 34.5, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 88265, 88252, 88240.
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ZIP 88231 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88231 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,565 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $130k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,119 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.3% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88265 – Monument
- 88252 – Jal
- 88240 – Hobbs
- 88244 – Hobbs
- 88242 – Hobbs
- 79714 – Andrews
- 79360 – Seminole
- 88264 – Maljamar
- 88256 – Loving
- 88260 – Lovington
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88265 | MONUMENT | 129 | Not provided |
| 88252 | JAL | 2,258 | $56,731 |
| 88240 | HOBBS | 41,652 | $63,083 |
| 88244 | HOBBS | 1,183 | Not provided |
| 88242 | HOBBS | 7,312 | $82,041 |