88252 ZIP Code – Jal, New Mexico
Located in Jal, New Mexico, ZIP code 88252 is a small ZIP code within Lea County with a population of approximately 2,258 residents. At $56,731, the median household income here runs near the New Mexico average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $112,800 are well below the national average, with 72.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $750, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 81% single-family (decreasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 18.0%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 19.0%, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 43.7, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 88231, 79754, 88256.
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ZIP 88252 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88252 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,258 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $112k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $750 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.0% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.0% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88231 – Eunice
- 79754 – Mentone
- 88256 – Loving
- 88265 – Monument
- 79745 – Kermit
- 79789 – Wink
- 88240 – Hobbs
- 79770 – Orla
- 88263 – Malaga
- 79714 – Andrews
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88231 | EUNICE | 3,565 | $74,545 |
| 79754 | MENTONE | 96 | Not provided |
| 88256 | LOVING | 2,075 | $58,625 |
| 88265 | MONUMENT | 129 | Not provided |
| 79745 | KERMIT | 6,561 | $85,083 |