PlainZIP

Lovington, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88260

Lea County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

14,343
7/sq mi
$75,476
Median income
$175,400
Median home value
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lovington pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88260 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, home to 14,343 residents across 1964.8 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,476 (27% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $27,130. Local economic indicators show a 21.7% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $175,400 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,024 monthly, and 76.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lea County, so you can benchmark 88260 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 88260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lovington, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88260.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 88260, Lovington, 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

14,343

Population

1964.8

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 88260?

33.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

19.6%

Foreign-Born

White 45.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%

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?

$75,476

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$27,130

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88260 ranks nationally

Lovington, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,476 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,283

Total Housing Units

4,608

Occupied Units

675

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$175,400

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,024

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 88260 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 261
2021 +9.5% 286
2022 +3.3% 295
2023 +4.9% 309
2024 +3.6% 321

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 324 business establishments in ZIP 88260, employing approximately 3,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $246,291,000.

324

Businesses

3,663

Employees

$246.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 65 20.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 51 15.7%
Retail trade 44 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 28 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 27 8.3%
Construction 21 6.5%
Finance and insurance 15 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.7%
Wholesale trade 11 3.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.4%
Health care and social assistance 10 3.1%
Information 6 1.9%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 88260 vs 88262 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
88262 Mcdonald, NM 30 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lea County

88240 standard
Hobbs, NM
Pop: 37,149
88242 standard
Hobbs, NM
Pop: 6,141
88231 standard
Eunice, NM
Pop: 3,238
88252 standard
Jal, NM
Pop: 2,160
88267 standard
Tatum, NM
Pop: 1,349
88265 standard
Monument, NM
Pop: 243

Related Areas

Lea County Lovington, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88260 in? ▼
ZIP code 88260 (Lovington) 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 88260? ▼
ZIP code 88260 in Lovington, NM has a population of 14,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88260? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88260 is $75,476, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88260? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88260 is $175,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88260? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88260 is White at 45.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88260? ▼
ZIP code 88260 has 324 business establishments employing approximately 3,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88260? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88260 are: Transportation and warehousing (65), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (51), Retail trade (44). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88260? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88260 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88260? ▼
In ZIP code 88260, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 88260? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88260 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88260? ▼
In ZIP code 88260, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88260? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88260 is 21.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.