| City: | Lakewood, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | Seven Rivers |
| County: | Eddy County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:27:13 AM |
| Population: | 183 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.6464, -104.4790 |
| Land Area: | 40.11 sq mi |
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The ZIP code spans 10.5 square miles of Eddy County, where one rural carrier route handles delivery to scattered addresses along Lakewood Road. Of the seven ZIP+4 records assigned to this area, five designate PO Box ranges while just two cover street addresses. That's typical for New Mexico's rural areas, where carrier route delivery reaches farther than town limits suggest.
The post office also serves the historic Seven Rivers area, listed as an alternate name for the ZIP code. This reflects the facility's role as a mail hub for nearby ranches and properties that predate modern street addressing systems. The demographic data shows a median age of 54.1 years and a Hispanic population of 18%, modest compared to communities closer to the Mexican border.
One hundred sixty-two residents identify as white, with smaller populations of Hispanic (33), multiracial (10), and Native American (8) residents. The community recorded 80 total housing units in the 2020 census, with seven standing vacant. The occupied units house an average of 2.5 people, consistent with family households rather than institutional populations.
Only one street appears in USPS delivery records. Lakewood Road is the sole named route, served by a rural carrier. This minimal street infrastructure is typical of small New Mexico communities where PO Boxes handle most mail delivery.
ZIP Code 88254 has 183 residents and 73 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 54.1 years, significantly older than the state (39.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.5% male and 52.5% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (88.5%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 183Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 73Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 167 | 89 | 90 | 101 | 37 | 46 | 31 | 29 | 57 | 48 | 52 | 29 | 21 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 191 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 183 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.1
Male Median Age: 55.8
Female Median Age: 52.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Female | 2 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total | 10 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| White: | 162 | 76.78% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 18.01% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.42% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 3.79% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 87 | 47.54% | 55.8 years |
| Females: | 96 | 52.46% | 52.5 years |
| Total: | 183 | 100% | 54.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $103,816 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024.
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $103,816 | $47,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $103,816 | $47,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,516 | $39,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $59,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $59,800 | $105,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
ZIP Code 88254 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 115Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88254 is located in Eddy County, New Mexico, within the Carlsbad-Artesia, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16100) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 53,829 people, about 0.34% of whom live in ZIP Code 88254. It covers 40.11 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.717 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Carlsbad-Artesia, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 53,829Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 40.11 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.717 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 88254 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.