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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 88256 has 1,974 residents and 658 households (average 3.00 persons per household). The median age is 33.7 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.1%) and White (51.6%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (15.0%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	1,974Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	1,813Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	429Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$60,139Source: Census ACS

Households:	658Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$182,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.42Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,851	2,068	2,087	2,071	1,953	1,946	1,829	1,693	1,696	1,843	2,118	2,075	1,813
Decennial Census	1,925	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,974	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33.7

Male Median Age: 34.3

Female Median Age: 32.8

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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	73	60	99	73	63	69	70	69	56	58	60	56	65	47	34	24	7	16
Female	70	71	86	103	57	67	55	51	53	49	44	67	66	48	38	27	9	14
Total	143	131	185	176	120	136	125	120	109	107	104	123	131	95	72	51	16	30

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	1,019	33.80%
Black:	14	0.46%
Hispanic:*	1,345	44.61%
Asian:	11	0.36%
American Indian:	29	0.96%
Hawaiian:	2	0.07%
Other:	595	19.73%
Total:	3,015	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	999	50.61%	34.3 years
Females:	975	49.39%	32.8 years
Total:	1,974	100%	33.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,664	91.78%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	7	0.39%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	32	1.77%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	110	7.83%
Total Population:	1,813	100%
Total Native Population:	1,671	92.17%
Total Foreign-born Population:	142	7.83%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $60,139, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,500 (21.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,389. Family households earn a median of $62,454 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $62,454). By gender, male median income is $68,482 and female is $50,086, which is well above the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $18,396 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is generally lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$49,639	$47,847	$40,729	$36,726	$36,574	$38,906	$37,361	$39,181	$48,750	$41,964	$51,875	$58,625	$60,139
Median Family Income	$52,589	$49,306	$48,854	$41,406	$40,000	$38,203	$39,511	$42,188	$63,333	$52,378	$61,250	$66,974	$62,454
Median NonFamily Income	$16,818	$22,596	$16,083	$25,595	$21,875	$26,394	$24,500	$25,313	$19,596	$18,945	$16,464	$15,699	$0
Median Male Income	$41,944	$35,337	$37,411	$35,664	$44,500	$51,198	$50,054	$49,338	$54,219	$51,842	$54,007	$59,593	$68,482
Median Female Income	$28,478	$26,705	$30,046	$30,179	$31,875	$30,179	$31,806	$30,288	$36,719	$33,456	$37,692	$42,667	$50,086

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	628	48.72%
Unemployed:	32	2.48%
Not In Labor Force:	629	48.80%
Total:	1,289	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	149	23.73%
Service:	77	12.26%
Sales and Office:	133	21.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	92	14.65%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	177	28.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	628	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $182,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $110,100 (152.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,800. The median gross rent is $1,201, which is much higher than the state median ($1,021), is up $509 (73.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $301. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.08% (26.40% with a mortgage, 73.60% free-and-clear) and renters 21.92% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.67%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$72,100	$71,400	$79,600	$91,300	$103,100	$107,200	$115,900	$113,700	$116,400	$137,200	$138,200	$164,200	$182,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	28	20.74%
$1,000 to $1,499:	62	45.93%
$1,500 to $1,999:	27	20.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	18	13.33%
Total:	135	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$692	$690	$748	$790	$798	$856	$840	$909	$900	$930	$1,003	$1,170	$1,201

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	127	20.62%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	354	57.47%
Renter Occupied:	135	21.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	616	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	616	76.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	191	23.67%
Total Housing Units:	807	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	534	66.17%
Multi-Family Units:	12	1.49%
Other Units:	261	32.34%
Total Housing Units:	807	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 7.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 34.50%, which is generally lower than the state rate (50.90%). The share of people in poverty is 19.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 7.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.52%). College enrollment is 30.10%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1	0.09%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	197	18.24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	387	35.83%
Some college, no degree:	305	28.24%
Associate's degree:	110	10.19%
Bachelor's degree:	7	0.65%
Graduate or professional degree:	73	6.76%
Total:	1,080	100%
High school or higher:	882	81.67%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	80	7.41%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	1,101	55.86%
Public Insurance:	625	31.71%
No Insurance:	245	12.43%
Total:	1,971	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,726	87.57%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.0%	16.1%	13.2%	13.2%	12.7%	15.8%	17.0%	17.5%	14.3%	21.1%	19.3%	13.3%	19.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	26	4.95%
Kindergarten:	11	2.10%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	197	37.52%
High school (grades 9-12):	133	25.33%
College or graduate school:	158	30.10%
Total:	525	100%
Early Childhood:	37	7.05%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	341	64.95%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Loving, New Mexico
County:	Eddy County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:50:34 PM
Population:	1,974 [See All]
Area Code:	575
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.2029, -104.0223
Land Area:	481.652 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/88256/zip-code-88256.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	143Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	6Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	880Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	128Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	38Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$18,548,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$61,585,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	575Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Carlsbad-Artesia, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16100Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	61,114Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	481.652 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	5.991 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:	3544420Source: Census
Place Name:	Loving village; New MexicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 88256 in Loving, NM

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 88256

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88256

Sources & References