Hobbs, NM Micro Area

The Hobbs, NM micropolitan area is home to 73,154 residents and 28,125 housing units, centered in New Mexico. Its median household income is $68,750, and the median family income is $79,139. The median age is 32.5, 6.7 years younger than the New Mexico median of 39.2. Residents are 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

Population

73,154

Median household income

$68,750

Median family income

$79,139

Median age

32.5

Housing units

28,125

Zip codes

7

with 1,000+ residents

Population by Race and Ethnicity

White residents make up the largest share of the micropolitan area at 52.3%, followed by multiracial residents at 31.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents, who can be of any race, make up 61.6% of the population.

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race, so shares add to more than 100%.

Zip Codes in the Hobbs, NM Micro Area

The Hobbs, NM micropolitan area includes 7 zip codes in Lea County, home to a combined 72,673 residents. The most populous is Hobbs (88240) with 41,612 residents. Median household incomes range from $58,750 in Tatum (88267) to $88,654 in Hobbs (88242). Home values are highest in Hobbs (88242) at $260,200 and lowest in Jal (88252) at $97,600. Hobbs (88240) has the youngest population, with a median age of 30.1, while Jal (88252) is the oldest at 43.7.

Highest income

$88,654

Hobbs (88242)

Lowest income

$58,750

Tatum (88267)

Highest home value

$260,200

Hobbs (88242)

Lowest median rent

$721/mo

Eunice (88231)

Median Household Income by Zip Code

Each bar is one zip code, ranked from highest to lowest median household income. The area-wide median is $68,750, and 3 of 6 zip codes are above it.

Compare Every Zip Code

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ZipTownCountyPopulationMedian incomeHome valueMedian rentMedian ageOwner occupied
88240HobbsLea County41,612$65,394$186,900$1,10030.167.1%
88260LovingtonLea County15,410$75,197$175,400$1,02433.776.3%
88242HobbsLea County7,684$88,654$260,200$1,53433.884.4%
88231EuniceLea County3,360$72,019$128,900$72134.573.7%
88252JalLea County2,069$60,703$97,600$1,31843.772.5%
88267TatumLea County1,437$58,750$111,400$94839.967.1%
88244HobbsLea County1,101n/an/an/a38.5n/a

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Zip codes are grouped by the micropolitan area their population mainly falls in.

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