Loving, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88256
Eddy County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,925
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $45,714
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Loving pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88256 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88256 covers 1283.3 square miles in Loving, Eddy County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,925 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88256 reports a modest median household income of $45,714 (23% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,371. Economic pressure is pronounced: 22.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.4%. Median home value is $211,000 (2% below the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,291; 80.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, 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 88256.
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 88256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loving, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88256.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
10 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 88256, Loving, 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
1,925
Population
1283.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88256?
36.7
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
7.4%
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?
$45,714
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$33,371
Per Capita Income
22.5%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 88256 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Loving, 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)
$45,714 31st percentile higher than 31% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
909housing units
909
Total Housing Units
696
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,000
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,291
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 88256, employing approximately 575 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,585,000.
38
Businesses
575
Employees
$61.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 26.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 21.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 13.2% |
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 88256, 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 (1,925 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 88256 in?
ZIP code 88256 (Loving) is located in Eddy County, New Mexico. Eddy County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/eddy-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88256?
ZIP code 88256 in Loving, NM has a population of 1,925 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88256?
The median household income in ZIP 88256 is $45,714, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88256?
The median home value in ZIP 88256 is $211,000, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88256 is Two or More Ethnicities at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88256?
ZIP code 88256 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88256 are: Transportation and warehousing (10), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8), Construction (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88256?
In ZIP code 88256, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.1% 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 88256?
In ZIP code 88256, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88256 is 22.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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