ZIP code 88240
Where is ZIP code 88240?
Hobbs, New Mexico
Lea County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88240 belongs to Hobbs, New Mexico in Lea County. 88240 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 41,557 people live in the 88240 area, where the median household income is $63,270. The closest ZIP codes are 88244 (Hobbs, 1.4 mi south), 88241 (Hobbs, 4.9 mi west) and 88242 (Hobbs, 6.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 88240 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hobbs |
| Also accepted | Oil Center |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lea County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.7222, -103.1372 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88240
| Population | 41,557 · higher than 96% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 69 · higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.2 years · lower than 90% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $63,270 · higher than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $31,306 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $186,900 · higher than 51% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,100 a month |
| Housing units | 16,720 |
| Households | 14,532 (2.81 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 600.16 sq mi (plus 0.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88240. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88240
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88244 | Hobbs, NM | 1.4 mi S | Unique |
| 88241 | Hobbs, NM | 4.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88242 | Hobbs, NM | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 88265 | Monument, NM | 12.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 88231 | Eunice, NM | 19.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88260 | Lovington, NM | 20 mi NW | Standard |
| 79323 | Denver City, TX | 24.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 79360 | Seminole, TX | 26.4 mi E | Standard |
| 88262 | Mcdonald, NM | 30.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79359 | Seagraves, TX | 35.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 79355 | Plains, TX | 36.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 37.5 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88240 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88240
123 MAIN ST
HOBBS NM 88240
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts OIL CENTER as the city name for 88240. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88240-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Hobbs, NM
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88240?
- 88240 is a Hobbs, New Mexico ZIP code. Oil Center is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 88240 in?
- ZIP code 88240 is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88240 in?
- 88240 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88240?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88240 use area codes 432 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88240?
- About 41,557 people live in ZIP code 88240, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88240?
- The median household income in 88240 is $63,270 a year, higher than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88240?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88240 are 88244 (Hobbs, 1.4 miles), 88241 (Hobbs, 4.9 miles), 88242 (Hobbs, 6.2 miles) and 88265 (Monument, 12.1 miles).