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North Hobbs CDP, NM

ZIP 88242 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 88242

88242 has a population of 7,684 with a median age of 33.8 yrs (50.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.4%+3% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
54.0%+189% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.4%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
10.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.0%+44% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.1%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
11.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 88242

Poverty Rate
11.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.2%+115% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,684
Median age33.8
Poverty rate11.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.4%
Hispanic54.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born33.6%