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Carlsbad city, NM
ZIP 88220 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Carlsbad city, NM (88220)
Median Income
$79,668
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+1,268
Wealth inflow
Population
40,151
Unemployment
4.2%
0.5pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,268 for ZIP 88220 (Carlsbad city, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 88220 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 7.7%, median income fell 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.6%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,668 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| Establishments | 953 |
| Employees | 15,934 |