Jal, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88252
Lea County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,160
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $97,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jal pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88252 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88252 covers 2400.0 square miles in Jal, Lea County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,160 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 88252, but per-capita income is $38,078. Economic pressure is pronounced: 32.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,600 (55% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $1,318; owner occupancy is 72.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, 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 88252.
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 88252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jal, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88252.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 88252, Jal, 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
2,160
Population
2400.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88252?
39.6
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
19.3%
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?
$38,078
Per Capita Income
32.0%
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Unemployment Rate
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
1,037housing units
1,037
Total Housing Units
859
Occupied Units
178
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,600
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,318
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 88252, employing approximately 773 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,873,000.
57
Businesses
773
Employees
$62.9M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 17.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 10.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 7.0% |
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 88252, 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 (2,160 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 88252 in?
ZIP code 88252 (Jal) 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 88252?
ZIP code 88252 in Jal, NM has a population of 2,160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88252?
The median home value in ZIP 88252 is $97,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88252 is Two or More Ethnicities at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88252?
ZIP code 88252 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 773 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88252 are: Transportation and warehousing (12), Retail trade (10), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88252?
In ZIP code 88252, 35.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 88252?
In ZIP code 88252, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88252 is 32.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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