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Hobbs, NM
City in Lea County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88244.
Population
40,252
Land area
26.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,524
ZIP codes
1
Hobbs and its ZIP codes
Hobbs at a glance
- Hobbs is about 87 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- The median household income is $64,021, close to the New Mexico median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,300 (23% below New Mexico) and median rent is $1,112 a month.
Local data for Hobbs, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hobbs, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,021
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$191,300
Median rent
$1,112/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (22,302), German Americans (2,369), Irish Americans (2,025).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lea County. PPP loans are for Hobbs.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$71,747
34,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,387
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$305M
FY 2026, $4,097 per person
How people get to work
Hobbs, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.1%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hobbs, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
924
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
715
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 30°F
13.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hobbs, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.9%
U.S. 11.1% +10.8 pts
ZIP codes in Hobbs
1 in or overlapping Hobbs. Population shown
Cities near Hobbs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North HobbsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 26 |
| NadineCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 11.4 |
| MonumentCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| LovingtonCity | 17 mi | 11.2 |
| EuniceCity | 19 mi | 4.1 |
| Denver City, TXTown | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| Seminole, TXCity | 28 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hobbs, NM in?
- Hobbs is in Lea County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Hobbs, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hobbs include 88244.
- What is the population of Hobbs, NM?
- About 40,252 people live in Hobbs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hobbs?
- Nearby places include North Hobbs (3.3 mi), Nadine (7.4 mi), Monument (11 mi), Lovington (17 mi), Eunice (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023