88256 ZIP Code – Loving, New Mexico
Located in Loving, New Mexico, ZIP code 88256 is a small ZIP code within Eddy County with a population of approximately 2,075 residents. The median household income is $58,625 — near the New Mexico average and below the national average. At $164,200, median home values run below the national average, with 80.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,170 is near the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
At 4.8%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. An estimated 16.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 7.4%, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 33.7, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 88263, 79770, 88268.
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ZIP 88256 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88256 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,075 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $164k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,170 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.4% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88263 – Malaga
- 79770 – Orla
- 88268 – Whites City
- 88252 – Jal
- 88220 – Carlsbad
- 79754 – Mentone
- 88231 – Eunice
- 88265 – Monument
- 88240 – Hobbs
- 88254 – Lakewood
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88263 | MALAGA | 183 | $139,107 |
| 79770 | ORLA | Not provided | Not provided |
| 88268 | WHITES CITY | Not provided | Not provided |
| 88252 | JAL | 2,258 | $56,731 |
| 88220 | CARLSBAD | 39,809 | $79,809 |