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North Hobbs, NM

Census-designated place in Lea County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88242.

Population

6,034

Land area

26sq mi

People per sq mi

232

ZIP codes

1

North Hobbs and its ZIP codes

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North Hobbs at a glance

  • North Hobbs is about 13 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 38th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
  • The median household income is $82,554, 29% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $264,400 (7% above New Mexico) and median rent is $1,319 a month.

Local data for North Hobbs, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

North Hobbs, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$82,554

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median home value

$264,400

Median rent

$1,319/mo

Homeownership

85.6%

Bachelor's or higher

12.1%

Median age

31.7

Average commute

20.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,189), German Americans (415), Irish Americans (401).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lea County. PPP loans are for North Hobbs.

Details

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

Lea County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

North Hobbs, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone74.5%
  • Carpooled21.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home1.3%

Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

North Hobbs, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in North Hobbs, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.1%

U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts

ZIP codes in North Hobbs

1 in or overlapping North Hobbs. Population shown

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Cities near North Hobbs

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HobbsCity3.3 mi26.4
NadineCensus-designated place10 mi11.4
MonumentCensus-designated place14 mi5.3
LovingtonCity16 mi11.2
Denver City, TXTown21 mi2.6
EuniceCity22 mi4.1
Seminole, TXCity27 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is North Hobbs, NM in?
North Hobbs is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What ZIP codes are in North Hobbs, NM?
ZIP codes in or overlapping North Hobbs include 88242.
What is the population of North Hobbs, NM?
About 6,034 people live in North Hobbs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near North Hobbs?
Nearby places include Hobbs (3.3 mi), Nadine (10 mi), Monument (14 mi), Lovington (16 mi), Denver City, TX (21 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023