ZIP code 88242
Where is ZIP code 88242?
Hobbs, New Mexico
Lea County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88242 belongs to Hobbs, New Mexico in Lea County. 88242 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 432 and 575. About 8,472 people live in the 88242 area, where the median household income is $90,000. The closest ZIP codes are 88241 (Hobbs, 5.5 mi southwest), 88240 (Hobbs, 6.2 mi south) and 88244 (Hobbs, 7.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 88242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hobbs |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lea County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.8105, -103.1587 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88242
| Population | 8,472 · higher than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 120 · higher than 82% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.5 years · lower than 87% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $90,000 · higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,032 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $260,200 · higher than 74% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,534 a month |
| Housing units | 2,967 |
| Households | 2,742 (3.07 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 70.37 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88241 | Hobbs, NM | 5.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88240 | Hobbs, NM | 6.2 mi S | Standard |
| 88244 | Hobbs, NM | 7.6 mi S | Unique |
| 88260 | Lovington, NM | 14.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 88265 | Monument, NM | 16.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 79323 | Denver City, TX | 22 mi NE | Standard |
| 88262 | Mcdonald, NM | 24.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88231 | Eunice, NM | 25.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79360 | Seminole, TX | 28.3 mi E | Standard |
| 88267 | Tatum, NM | 32.3 mi N | Standard |
| 79355 | Plains, TX | 32.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 79359 | Seagraves, TX | 34.7 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88242
123 MAIN ST
HOBBS NM 88242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88242?
- 88242 is a Hobbs, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88242 in?
- ZIP code 88242 is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88242 in?
- 88242 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88242 use area codes 432 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88242?
- About 8,472 people live in ZIP code 88242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88242?
- The median household income in 88242 is $90,000 a year, higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88242 are 88241 (Hobbs, 5.5 miles), 88240 (Hobbs, 6.2 miles), 88244 (Hobbs, 7.6 miles) and 88260 (Lovington, 14.7 miles).