Eunice, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88231
Lea County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,238
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eunice pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88231 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88231 covers 952.4 square miles in Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,238 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88231 reports a modest median household income of $51,417 (13% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,337. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,900 (40% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $721; owner occupancy is 73.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 88231.
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 88231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eunice, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88231.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 88231, Eunice, 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
3,238
Population
952.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88231?
33.8
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
11.9%
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?
$51,417
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$32,337
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 88231 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Eunice, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,417 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 265 New Mexico 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
1,454housing units
1,454
Total Housing Units
1,199
Occupied Units
255
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$128,900
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$721
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 88231, employing approximately 1,342 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,972,000.
89
Businesses
1,342
Employees
$126.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 16 | 18.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 5 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88231, 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 (3,238 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 88231 in?
ZIP code 88231 (Eunice) is located in Lea County, New Mexico. Lea County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lea-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88231?
ZIP code 88231 in Eunice, NM has a population of 3,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88231?
The median household income in ZIP 88231 is $51,417, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88231?
The median home value in ZIP 88231 is $128,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88231 is White at 49.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88231?
ZIP code 88231 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,342 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88231 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (16), Transportation and warehousing (12), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88231?
In ZIP code 88231, 31.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88231?
In ZIP code 88231, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88231 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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