ZIP Code 88254

ZIP code 88254 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 146.9 square miles in Lakewood, Eddy County, New Mexico. The area is home to 191 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 88254 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88254 sits at —, while per-capita income is —. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88254 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88254 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 →