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 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.

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.

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