ZIP code 88242: Hobbs, NM
88242 is a ZIP code in Hobbs, New Mexico, mainly in Lea County, part of the Hobbs, NM micro area. About 8,472 people live here.
- Population
- 8,472
- Median household income
- $90,000
- Typical home value
- $288,400+6.3% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,534gross, per month
- Median age
- 32.5
- Homeowners
- 84.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 88242 details
| City | Hobbs |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lea County |
| Metro area | Hobbs, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 70.4 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 120 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.9 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 32.81290, -103.16180 |
Median rent in 88242 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,500/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 88242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88244 | Hobbs, NM | 5.0 mi | 1,105 |
| 88241 | Hobbs, NM | 5.5 mi | — |
| 79323 | Denver City, TX | 17.1 mi | 7,485 |
| 88260 | Lovington, NM | 17.9 mi | 15,160 |
| 88265 | Monument, NM | 19.1 mi | 432 |
| 88240 | Hobbs, NM | 19.1 mi | 41,557 |
| 88262 | Mcdonald, NM | 25.8 mi | 20 |
| 79360 | Seminole, TX | 26.8 mi | 17,342 |
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 88242?
A typical home in ZIP code 88242 is worth about $288,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $90,000 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $288,400 homeWhat can a $90,000 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 88242
What city is ZIP code 88242?
ZIP code 88242 is in Hobbs, NM, in Lea County.
What county is ZIP code 88242 in?
88242 is mainly in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 88242?
About 8,472 people live in ZIP code 88242, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 88242 in?
88242 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.