ZIP code 88252
Where is ZIP code 88252?
Jal, New Mexico
Lea County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88252 belongs to Jal, New Mexico in Lea County. 88252 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 2,364 people live in the 88252 area. The closest ZIP codes are 79745 (Kermit, 18.9 mi south), 88231 (Eunice, 22.7 mi north) and 79789 (Wink, 25 mi south).
| ZIP code | 88252 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Jal |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lea County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.1128, -103.1997 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88252
| Population | 2,364 · higher than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.6 years · lower than 64% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Income per person | $38,078 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $97,600 · lower than 85% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,318 a month |
| Housing units | 1,037 |
| Households | 859 (2.75 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 28% |
| Land area | 854.77 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88252. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88252
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79745 | Kermit, TX | 18.9 mi S | Standard |
| 88231 | Eunice, NM | 22.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 79789 | Wink, TX | 25 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79759 | Notrees, TX | 32 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88265 | Monument, NM | 33 mi N | Standard |
| 79741 | Goldsmith, TX | 35.4 mi E | Standard |
| 79754 | Mentone, TX | 36.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 79788 | Wickett, TX | 39.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79777 | Pyote, TX | 39.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 79756 | Monahans, TX | 40.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 88244 | Hobbs, NM | 40.9 mi N | Unique |
| 79714 | Andrews, TX | 41.1 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88252 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88252
123 MAIN ST
JAL NM 88252
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bennett: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88252-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88252?
- 88252 is a Jal, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88252 in?
- ZIP code 88252 is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88252 in?
- 88252 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88252?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88252 use area codes 432 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88252?
- About 2,364 people live in ZIP code 88252, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What ZIP codes are near 88252?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88252 are 79745 (Kermit, 18.9 miles), 88231 (Eunice, 22.7 miles), 79789 (Wink, 25 miles) and 79759 (Notrees, 32 miles).