ZIP Code 88231

ZIP code 88231 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 952.4 square miles in Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico. The area is home to 3,238 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 88231 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88231 sits at $51,417 (13% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,337. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $128,900 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $721 per month, and 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88231 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88231 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →