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Lea County, NM Demographics & ZIP Codes
Lea County, New Mexico demographics and median household income by ZIP code — 11 ZIP codes — population 73,154 — avg. income $77,102 — avg. home value $171,071. Compare income, housing, and ZIP-level data on US5.
Population
73,154
Median household income (avg.)
$77,102
103% of U.S. median
Average home value
$171,071
49% of U.S. median
Average rent
$826
71% of U.S. median
Lea County demographics
Lea County, New Mexico covers 11 ZIP codes, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 73,154.
Median household income in Lea County
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Lea County, New Mexico is about $77,102 — about 30% above the NM ZIP average ($59,148), and about 3% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 88114 is near the top at about $119,000, while 88267 (Tatum) is near the bottom at about $58,750.
Housing in Lea County
For housing in Lea County, New Mexico, the average median home value is about $171,071 and the average median rent is about $826.
The most populous ZIP is 88240 (Hobbs) with about 41,612 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the county.
ZIP codes in Lea County
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| ZIP | City | County | State | Population ↓ | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88240 | Hobbs | Lea County | NM | 41,612 | $65,394 | $177,200 |
| 88260 | Lovington | Lea County | NM | 15,410 | $75,197 | $174,200 |
| 88242 | North Hobbs | Lea County | NM | 7,684 | $88,654 | $218,700 |
| 88231 | Eunice | Lea County | NM | 3,360 | $72,019 | $151,800 |
| 88252 | Jal | Lea County | NM | 2,069 | $60,703 | $105,400 |
| 88267 | Tatum | Lea County | NM | 1,437 | $58,750 | $104,300 |
| 88244 | Hobbs | Lea County | NM | 1,101 | — | — |
| 88265 | Monument | Lea County | NM | 437 | — | $265,900 |
| 88114 | — | Lea County | NM | 30 | $119,000 | — |
| 88264 | — | Lea County | NM | 10 | — | — |
| 88262 | — | Lea County | NM | 4 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What are the demographics of Lea County?
Lea County, New Mexico has a combined ZIP-area population of about 73,154 across 11 ZIP codes. Browse the ZIP table for population, income, and housing by code.
What is the median household income in Lea County?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Lea County, New Mexico is about $77,102, about 30% above the state ZIP average ($59,148), and about 3% above the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $171,071. Among ZIPs with data, 88114 is near the top ($119,000) and 88267 (Tatum) is near the bottom ($58,750).
How many ZIP codes are in Lea County?
Lea County, New Mexico includes 11 ZIP codes on US5. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
Where can I find ZIP code demographics for Lea County?
This page lists ZIP codes in Lea County, New Mexico with population, median household income, and home value. Select a ZIP for a full demographics profile.