ZIP code 88220: Carlsbad, NM
88220 is a ZIP code in Carlsbad, New Mexico, mainly in Eddy County, part of the Carlsbad-Artesia, NM micro area. About 39,828 people live here.
- Population
- 39,828
- Median household income
- $78,162
- Typical home value
- $252,800+2.6% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,241gross, per month
- Median age
- 38.2
- Homeowners
- 74%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 88220 details
| City | Carlsbad |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy County |
| Metro area | Carlsbad-Artesia, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 1,907.6 sq mi, plus 5.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 21 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 32.31487, -104.42001 |
Median rent in 88220 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $679/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,199/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,272/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,309/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,190/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 88220
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88221 | Carlsbad, NM | 7.6 mi | — |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 9.9 mi | 0 |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 21.6 mi | 0 |
| 88263 | Malaga, NM | 23.7 mi | 309 |
| 88211 | Artesia, NM | 30.8 mi | — |
| 88256 | Loving, NM | 32.2 mi | 1,935 |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM | 33.8 mi | 18,542 |
| 88250 | Hope, NM | 41.1 mi | 153 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 88220?
A typical home in ZIP code 88220 is worth about $252,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $78,162 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 88220
What city is ZIP code 88220?
ZIP code 88220 is in Carlsbad, NM, in Eddy County.
What county is ZIP code 88220 in?
88220 is mainly in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 88220?
About 39,828 people live in ZIP code 88220, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 88220 in?
88220 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Carlsbad have?
Carlsbad, NM also uses 88221.