Carlsbad, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88220
Eddy County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,725
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,162
- Median income Near-median income area
- $206,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carlsbad pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88220 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 282.3 in 2023 to 293.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 88220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, with 33,725 residents across 5269.5 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88220 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,162 (32% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,951. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $206,900 (4% below the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,241; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Eddy County, so 88220 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 88220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carlsbad, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88220.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
89 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88220, Carlsbad, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,725
Population
5269.5
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88220?
38.2
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
8.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,162
Median Household Income
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$39,951
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88220 ranks nationally
Carlsbad, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,162 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,871housing units
17,871
Total Housing Units
15,641
Occupied Units
2,230
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$206,900
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,241
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88220 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 247 |
| 2021 | +2.5% | 253 |
| 2022 | +3.9% | 263 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 282 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 293 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 953 business establishments in ZIP 88220, employing approximately 15,934 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,096,255,000.
953
Businesses
15,934
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 132 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 94 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 9.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 89 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 69 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.1% |
| Information | 16 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 88220 vs 88268 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 7 | 8.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88220, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,725 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 88220 in?
ZIP code 88220 (Carlsbad) is located in Eddy County, New Mexico. Eddy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eddy-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88220?
ZIP code 88220 in Carlsbad, NM has a population of 33,725 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88220?
The median household income in ZIP 88220 is $78,162, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88220?
The median home value in ZIP 88220 is $206,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88220 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 49.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88220?
ZIP code 88220 has 953 business establishments employing approximately 15,934 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88220 are: Retail trade (132), Accommodation and food services (116), Construction (94). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88220?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88220 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88220?
In ZIP code 88220, 47.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 88220?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88220 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88220?
In ZIP code 88220, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88220 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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