ZIP code 88220
Where is ZIP code 88220?
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Eddy County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88220 belongs to Carlsbad, New Mexico in Eddy County. 88220 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 575 and 915. About 39,828 people live in the 88220 area, where the median household income is $78,162. The closest ZIP codes are 88221 (Carlsbad, 5.8 mi southwest), 88256 (Loving, 12.9 mi southeast) and 88268 (Whites City, 18.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 88220 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Carlsbad |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Eddy County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 575, 915 |
| Coordinates | 32.4119, -104.2395 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88220
| Population | 39,828 · higher than 96% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 21 · higher than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $78,162 · higher than 79% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,951 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $206,900 · higher than 56% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,241 a month |
| Housing units | 17,871 |
| Households | 15,641 (2.49 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 1907.62 sq mi (plus 5.46 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88220. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88220
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88221 | Carlsbad, NM | 5.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88256 | Loving, NM | 12.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 18.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88263 | Malaga, NM | 18.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 21.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88211 | Artesia, NM | 24.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM | 31 mi N | Standard |
| 88255 | Loco Hills, NM | 32 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88250 | Hope, NM | 39.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur, NM | 41.2 mi N | Standard |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 41.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 42 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88220 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88220
123 MAIN ST
CARLSBAD NM 88220
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Carlsbad Caverns National Pa and Happy Valley: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88220-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88220?
- 88220 is a Carlsbad, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88220 in?
- ZIP code 88220 is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88220 in?
- 88220 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88220?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88220 use area codes 575 and 915.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88220?
- About 39,828 people live in ZIP code 88220, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88220?
- The median household income in 88220 is $78,162 a year, higher than 79% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88220?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88220 are 88221 (Carlsbad, 5.8 miles), 88256 (Loving, 12.9 miles), 88268 (Whites City, 18.2 miles) and 88263 (Malaga, 18.9 miles).