88244 ZIP Code — Hobbs, NM
Lea County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88244 is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, within Lea County. It covers approximately 0.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,183 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.
About ZIP code 88244
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
1,183
population
0.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
88244 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 88244
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88244. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hobbs | Acceptable |
| Hobbs | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,183 |
| Population density | 23,660 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 35 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.7052 |
| Longitude | -103.1355 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 575 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,183
Population
23,660
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$3,156
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
20–24
33
0
25–34
450
0
35–44
381
0
45–54
212
0
55–59
40
0
60–64
51
0
65–74
7
0
75–84
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,183 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 16 | 1.4% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.3%
Hispanic or Latino
20.5%
Two or more races
18.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.3%
Black or African American
3.9%
Other race
2.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 704 | 47.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 305 | 20.5% |
| Two or more races | 274 | 18.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 108 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 39 | 2.6% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 61.2% | 0.0% |
| Married | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
35.2%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
5.2%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 58.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 31 | 67.4% |
| College / grad school | 15 | 32.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 27 | 2.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,183 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 43 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 43 | 3.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,114 | 94.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,114 | 94.2% |
| Born in different state | 733 | 62.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 69 | 5.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 11.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 57 | 4.8% |
| French | 18 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 17 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88244
What city is ZIP code 88244 in?
ZIP code 88244 is primarily assigned to Hobbs, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88244 in?
ZIP code 88244 falls within Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 88244?
ZIP code 88244 has an estimated population of 1,183 residents, with a density of 21,907 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 88244 in?
ZIP code 88244 observes the MST timezone.