ZIP code 88256: Loving, NM
88256 is a ZIP code in Loving, New Mexico, mainly in Eddy County, part of the Carlsbad-Artesia, NM micro area. About 1,935 people live here.
- Population
- 1,935
- Median household income
- $45,714
- Typical home value
- $211,000ACS median value
- Median rent
- $1,291gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.7
- Homeowners
- 80.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 88256 details
| City | Loving |
|---|---|
| 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 | 481.7 sq mi, plus 6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 4 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 20 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 32.19326, -103.88889 |
ZIP codes near 88256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88263 | Malaga, NM | 13.5 mi | 309 |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 23.4 mi | 0 |
| 88221 | Carlsbad, NM | 25.8 mi | — |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 28.7 mi | 0 |
| 88252 | Jal, NM | 30.0 mi | 2,364 |
| 88220 | Carlsbad, NM | 32.2 mi | 39,828 |
| 79754 | Mentone, TX | 34.9 mi | 33 |
| 88231 | Eunice, NM | 40.0 mi | 3,255 |
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 88256?
A typical home in ZIP code 88256 is worth about $211,000 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $45,714 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 88256
What city is ZIP code 88256?
ZIP code 88256 is in Loving, NM, in Eddy County.
What county is ZIP code 88256 in?
88256 is mainly in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of ZIP code 88256?
About 1,935 people live in ZIP code 88256, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 88256 in?
88256 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.