88220 ZIP Code — Carlsbad, NM

Eddy County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88220 is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, within Eddy County. It covers approximately 1,907.61 square miles and serves a population of 39,809 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88220

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $180,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $79,809. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 88220 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

39,809

population

1,907.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88220 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88220

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carlsbad	Acceptable
Carlsbad	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88256 Loving (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	39,809
Population density	39,809 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	1,907.61 sq mi
Water area	5.46 sq mi
Latitude	32.3122
Longitude	-104.2875
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	39.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.5%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

39,809

Population

39,809

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$79,809

Median household income

$37,385

Per capita income

$180,700

Median home value

$1,151

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

11.8%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

13,389

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,384

Under 5

1,299

1,310

5–9

1,230

1,526

10–14

1,433

1,583

15–19

1,487

1,354

20–24

1,272

2,712

25–34

2,547

2,757

35–44

2,589

2,182

45–54

2,048

1,260

55–59

1,183

1,207

60–64

1,134

2,009

65–74

1,886

934

75–84

877

313

85+

293

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9,934	25.0%
18 and over	29,875	75.0%
65 and over	6,312	15.9%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.4%

Hispanic or Latino 19.6%

Two or more races 13%

Other race 7.4%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	27,894	56.4%
Hispanic or Latino	9,680	19.6%
Two or more races	6,440	13%
Other race	3,685	7.4%
Black or African American	859	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	596	1.2%
Asian	335	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.9%	39.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	28.5%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	10.5%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$79,809

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 22.5%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$180,700
Median rent / month	$1,151
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.1%
Electricity	51.4%
Propane / LP gas	5.4%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,192	48.4%
Cohabiting couple	1,070	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	3,035	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,576	24.0%
Households with children under 18	4,856	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,529	30.5%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	25.3%
Married	48.2%	48.2%
Separated	2.7%	2.4%
Widowed	2.6%	9.7%
Divorced	10.7%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	409	4.4%
Kindergarten	378	4.1%
Elementary school	4,848	52.7%
High school	2,316	25.2%
College / grad school	1,252	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Education & healthcare 16.2%

Professional & management 10.4%

Retail trade 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Construction 9.2%

Public administration 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.2%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.2%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 11.8%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,217	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	9.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	37,126	93.3%
Spanish	2,120	5.7%
Other Indo-European	2,070	5.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	37,940	95.3%
Born in same state	37,703	94.7%
Born in different state	23,096	58.0%
Foreign born	237	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,869	4.7%
Not a US citizen	843	45.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,289	5.7%
French	2,198	5.5%
Italian	1,721	4.3%
Polish	119	0.3%
English	64	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	35	0.1%
German	29	0.1%
Norwegian	14	0%
Irish	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	90.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88220

What city is ZIP code 88220 in?

ZIP code 88220 is primarily assigned to Carlsbad, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88220 in?

ZIP code 88220 falls within Eddy County, New Mexico.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88220?

The median home value in ZIP code 88220 is $180,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 88220?

ZIP code 88220 has an estimated population of 39,809 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88220?

The median household income in ZIP code 88220 is $79,809, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 88220 in?

ZIP code 88220 observes the MST timezone.