ZIP code 88231
Where is ZIP code 88231?
Eunice, New Mexico
Lea County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88231 belongs to Eunice, New Mexico in Lea County. 88231 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Eunice post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 432 and 575. About 3,255 people live in the 88231 area, where the median household income is $51,417. The closest ZIP codes are 88265 (Monument, 12.1 mi northwest), 88244 (Hobbs, 18.3 mi north) and 88240 (Hobbs, 19.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 88231 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Eunice |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lea County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.4392, -103.1594 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88231
| Population | 3,255 · higher than 73% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9 · higher than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.8 years · lower than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $51,417 · lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,337 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $128,900 · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $721 a month |
| Housing units | 1,454 |
| Households | 1,199 (2.71 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 74% / 26% |
| Land area | 350.99 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88231. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88231
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88265 | Monument, NM | 12.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 88244 | Hobbs, NM | 18.3 mi N | Unique |
| 88240 | Hobbs, NM | 19.6 mi N | Standard |
| 88241 | Hobbs, NM | 21.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88252 | Jal, NM | 22.7 mi S | Standard |
| 88242 | Hobbs, NM | 25.7 mi N | Standard |
| 79360 | Seminole, TX | 33.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 79714 | Andrews, TX | 37 mi E | Standard |
| 88260 | Lovington, NM | 37.1 mi N | Standard |
| 79745 | Kermit, TX | 40.6 mi S | Standard |
| 79323 | Denver City, TX | 41.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 45.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88231 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88231
PO BOX 123
EUNICE NM 88231
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88231-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88231?
- 88231 is a Eunice, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88231 in?
- ZIP code 88231 is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88231 in?
- 88231 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88231?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88231 use area codes 432 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88231?
- About 3,255 people live in ZIP code 88231, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88231?
- The median household income in 88231 is $51,417 a year, lower than 58% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- Can I use 88231 for a street address?
- No. 88231 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Eunice use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88231?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88231 are 88265 (Monument, 12.1 miles), 88244 (Hobbs, 18.3 miles), 88240 (Hobbs, 19.6 miles) and 88241 (Hobbs, 21.6 miles).