Zip code 88220: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 88220
88220 is a rural zip code in Carlsbad, New Mexico (Eddy County), covering 1,908 sq mi of land. About 39,828 people live here, or 21 per square mile. The median resident is 38.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $78,162 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $206,900, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,241 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and management. 36% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 88220 compares
- Government workers19.3%82ndU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%200th of 308 in NM
- Housing vacancy12.5%80thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%218th of 311 in NM
- 71stU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%129th of 312 in NM
- 69thU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477110th of 307 in NM
- Residents under 1824.1%68thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%98th of 315 in NM
- Population39,82867thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24615th of 315 in NM
- 64thU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%211th of 311 in NM
- Diversity index55.963rdU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.766th of 315 in NM
- Poverty rate13.3%62ndU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%187th of 311 in NM
- Veterans6.7%62ndU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%162nd of 315 in NM
- 56thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%138th of 309 in NM
- Per capita income$39,95149thU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,21879th of 312 in NM
- Median household income$78,16248thU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05952nd of 256 in NM
- 47thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%222nd of 315 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$47,04746thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75872nd of 278 in NM
- Median age38.244thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4213th of 314 in NM
- 43rdU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%81st of 315 in NM
- Median gross rent$1,24139thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06734th of 173 in NM
- Average commute22.9 min29thU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min144th of 235 in NM
- 28thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%176th of 308 in NM
- Median home value$206,90022ndU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,100109th of 250 in NM
- Tech workers1.4%20thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%102nd of 308 in NM
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%155th of 315 in NM
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%123rd of 311 in NM
- Work from home6.6%14thU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%188th of 307 in NM
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%163rd of 236 in NM
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%192nd of 308 in NM
- Population density21/sq mi3rdU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi124th of 315 in NM
| Measure | 88220 | Eddy | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 19.3% | 18.6% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 200th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.5% | 12% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 218th of 311 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 129th of 312 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.458 | 0.453 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 110th of 307 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.1% | 25.8% | 21.7% | 22% | 98th of 315 | |
| Population | 39,828 | 61,105 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 15th of 315 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74% | 73.3% | 70% | 65.2% | 211th of 311 | |
| Diversity index | 55.9 | 54.9 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 66th of 315 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% | 13.8% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 187th of 311 | |
| Veterans | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 162nd of 315 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.5% | 6% | 5.2% | 138th of 309 | |
| Per capita income | $39,951 | $37,970 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 79th of 312 | |
| Median household income | $78,162 | $78,426 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 52nd of 256 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16.1% | 14.8% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 222nd of 315 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $47,047 | $49,038 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 72nd of 278 | |
| Median age | 38.2 | 36.2 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 213th of 314 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 81st of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,241 | $1,245 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 34th of 173 | |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 21.4 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 144th of 235 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.7% | 8.4% | 10.2% | 10% | 176th of 308 | |
| Median home value | $206,900 | $212,600 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 109th of 250 | |
| Tech workers | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 102nd of 308 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.3% | 19.3% | 31% | 35.7% | 155th of 315 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86% | 87.1% | 86.5% | 91% | 123rd of 311 | |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 6.5% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 188th of 307 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 32.4% | 36.4% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 163rd of 236 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.2% | 6.2% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 192nd of 308 | |
| Population density | 21/sq mi | 15/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 124th of 315 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White44%
- Black2%
- Hispanic49%
- Asian0.7%
- Native American0.4%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,641
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Family households
- 63.6%
- Married couples
- 47.4%
- Living alone
- 32.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.7%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 17,871
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Vacant
- 12.5%
- Median year built
- 1977
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 32.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 18.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 88220 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,124 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,829 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,377 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $63,670 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,126 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.8%
- Households with broadband
- 86%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 62%
- No internet access
- 10.6%
- Without health insurance
- 10%
- Limited-English households
- 7.4%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Carlsbad
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Eddy County
- Center point
- 32.3149° N, 104.4200° W
- Land area
- 1,908 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Carlsbad2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 88220
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88221 | Carlsbad, NM · PO box | 7.6 mi | — |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 9.9 mi | — |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 22 mi | — |
| 88263 | Malaga, NM | 24 mi | — |
| 88211 | Artesia, NM · PO box | 31 mi | — |
| 88256 | Loving, NM | 32 mi | $45,714 |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM | 34 mi | $79,632 |
| 88250 | Hope, NM | 41 mi | $83,250 |
| 88255 | Loco Hills, NM | 42 mi | — |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 44 mi | — |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur, NM | 47 mi | $85,813 |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 56 mi | — |
Zip codes like 88220 elsewhere
Questions about 88220
What city is zip code 88220?
88220 is assigned to Carlsbad, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 88220 in?
88220 is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 88220?
About 39,828 people live in 88220, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 88220 in?
88220 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 88220?
The median household income in 88220 is $78,162.
What zip codes are near 88220?
The closest zip codes to 88220 are 88221, 88268, 88254, 88263, 88211.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88220, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.