88250 ZIP Code — Hope, NM

Eddy County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88250 is located in Hope, New Mexico, within Eddy County. It covers approximately 733.94 square miles and serves a population of 354 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88250

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $122,500. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 88250 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

354

population

733.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88250 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88250

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88344 Pinon (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	354
Population density	0 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	733.94 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	32.8396
Longitude	-105.0119
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	51.0%	39.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

354

Population

27.9

Median age

$122,500

Median household income

$39,867

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

52.3%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	8.2%
18 and over	325	91.8%
65 and over	64	18.1%
Median age	27.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	354	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.0%	39.4%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	49.0%	28.8%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	27.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 50.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	50.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$122,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.3%

$50k–$100k 17.9%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	52.3%
Renter occupied	47.7%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	27.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	72.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	51.1%
1940–1949	14.2%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	67.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	65.6%
3 or more	8.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
No fuel used	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	53	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	61	47.7%
Households with children under 18	8	6.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	35.2%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.8%	45.2%
Married	35.1%	20.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	34.5%
Divorced	2.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 27.8%

HS graduate 53.1%

Some college, no degree 9.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	69.0%
High school	9	31.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.9%

Construction 30.5%

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	5.3%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	36.6%
Production & transportation	32.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.2%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	25.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	67.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.4%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	354	100.0%
Spanish	77	21.8%
Other Indo-European	77	21.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	331	93.5%
Born in same state	331	93.5%
Born in different state	204	57.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	23	6.5%
Not a US citizen	7	30.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	34	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88250

What city is ZIP code 88250 in?

ZIP code 88250 is primarily assigned to Hope, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88250 in?

ZIP code 88250 falls within Chaves County, New Mexico.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88250?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88250?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 88250 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88250?

The median household income in ZIP code 88250 is $122,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

Does ZIP code 88250 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 88250 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 88250 in?

ZIP code 88250 observes the MST timezone.