ZIP code 88260
Where is ZIP code 88260?
Lovington, New Mexico
Lea County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88260 belongs to Lovington, New Mexico in Lea County. 88260 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, 575 and 806. About 15,160 people live in the 88260 area, where the median household income is $75,476. The closest ZIP codes are 88262 (Mcdonald, 13.2 mi north), 88242 (Hobbs, 14.7 mi southeast) and 88241 (Hobbs, 16 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 88260 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lovington |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Lea County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 432, 575, 806 |
| Coordinates | 32.9512, -103.3488 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 882 |
Population and income in 88260
| Population | 15,160 · higher than 87% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · higher than 63% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.6 years · lower than 83% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $75,476 · higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,130 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $175,400 · lower than 53% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,024 a month |
| Housing units | 5,283 |
| Households | 4,608 (3.22 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 814.92 sq mi (plus 1.38 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88260. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88260
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88262 | Mcdonald, NM | 13.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88242 | Hobbs, NM | 14.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 88241 | Hobbs, NM | 16 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88240 | Hobbs, NM | 20 mi SE | Standard |
| 88244 | Hobbs, NM | 21.2 mi SE | Unique |
| 88267 | Tatum, NM | 21.4 mi N | Standard |
| 88264 | Maljamar, NM | 24.9 mi W | Standard |
| 88265 | Monument, NM | 25.5 mi S | Standard |
| 79323 | Denver City, TX | 30 mi E | Standard |
| 79355 | Plains, TX | 34.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 88213 | Caprock, NM | 34.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 88231 | Eunice, NM | 37.1 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88260 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88260
123 MAIN ST
LOVINGTON NM 88260
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Buckeye: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88260-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88260?
- 88260 is a Lovington, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88260 in?
- ZIP code 88260 is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88260 in?
- 88260 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88260?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88260 use area codes 432, 575 and 806.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88260?
- About 15,160 people live in ZIP code 88260, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88260?
- The median household income in 88260 is $75,476 a year, higher than 77% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88260?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88260 are 88262 (Mcdonald, 13.2 miles), 88242 (Hobbs, 14.7 miles), 88241 (Hobbs, 16 miles) and 88240 (Hobbs, 20 miles).