ZIP Code 88252

ZIP code 88252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2400.0 square miles in Jal, Lea County, New Mexico. The area is home to 2,160 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 88252 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88252 sits at —, while per-capita income is $38,078. The poverty rate stands at 32.0% and the unemployment rate at 18.8%. On housing, the median home value is $97,600 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,318 per month, and 72.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88252 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 →