ZIP code 88256
Where is ZIP code 88256?
Loving, New Mexico
Eddy County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88256 belongs to Loving, New Mexico in Eddy County. 88256 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 1,935 people live in the 88256 area, where the median household income is $45,714. The closest ZIP codes are 88263 (Malaga, 6.6 mi south), 88221 (Carlsbad, 12.7 mi west) and 88220 (Carlsbad, 12.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 88256 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Loving |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Eddy County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.274, -104.0914 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88256
| Population | 1,935 · higher than 64% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.7 years · lower than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $45,714 · lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,371 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 9.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $211,000 · higher than 57% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,291 a month |
| Housing units | 909 |
| Households | 696 (2.78 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 481.65 sq mi (plus 5.99 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88256. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88256
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88263 | Malaga, NM | 6.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88221 | Carlsbad, NM | 12.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88220 | Carlsbad, NM | 12.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 18 mi W | PO Box only |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 29.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 34.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88211 | Artesia, NM | 35.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88255 | Loco Hills, NM | 38.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88210 | Artesia, NM | 43.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 44.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 79754 | Mentone, TX | 48.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88253 | Lake Arthur, NM | 52.5 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88256 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88256
123 MAIN ST
LOVING NM 88256
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88256-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88256?
- 88256 is a Loving, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88256 in?
- ZIP code 88256 is in Eddy County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88256 in?
- 88256 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88256?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88256 use area codes 432 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88256?
- About 1,935 people live in ZIP code 88256, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88256?
- The median household income in 88256 is $45,714 a year, lower than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88256?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88256 are 88263 (Malaga, 6.6 miles), 88221 (Carlsbad, 12.7 miles), 88220 (Carlsbad, 12.9 miles) and 88268 (Whites City, 18 miles).