Zip Code 88220
Carlsbad, New Mexico — Eddy County
📍 ZIP code 88220 is in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico.
ZIP code 88220 is located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 40,151. The area code for ZIP code 88220 is 575.
Quick Answer
Zip code 88220 is in Carlsbad, New Mexico (Eddy County). It has a population of 40,151, median household income of $79,668, and median home value of $192,600.
Population
40,151
Income
$79,668
Home Value
$192,600
Climate
93°F / 28°F
About Zip Code 88220
Zip code 88220 is located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, within Eddy County. Home to approximately 40,151 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 3943 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 575.
The median household income is $79,668 per year, which is above the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $192,600, and the cost of living index is 81 (19% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 93°F while winters drop to 28°F. The area receives about 11 in of rain and 57 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 2049 square miles of land area and 3.5 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
40,151
$79,668
$192,600
Mountain (MST/MDT)
575
3943 ft
2049 sq mi
37.9
17,692
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Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Carlsbad's cost of living is 19% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Affordable
Income-to-Home
2.4x
Demographics
Zip code 88220 has a population of 40,151 people with a median age of 37.9. There are 17,692 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Carlsbad (88220) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -16.3%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
93°F
28°F
11 in
57 in
Carlsbad experiences hot summers with average highs around 93°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 28°F. With 57 in of annual snowfall, residents should be prepared for significant winter weather.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$192,600
Median Household Income
$79,668
With 17,692 housing units across 2049 square miles, 88220 has a housing density of 9 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
32.3115°
Longitude
-104.4319°
Land Area
2049 sq mi
Water Area
3.5 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
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ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 88220's $79,668. A way to compare Carlsbad to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 88220 (Carlsbad, NM). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Carlsbad, New Mexico?
Carlsbad, New Mexico uses zip code 88220.
What county is zip code 88220 in?
Zip code 88220 is located in Eddy County, New Mexico.
What is the population of zip code 88220?
The population of zip code 88220 is 40,151 with a median age of 37.9.
Is 88220 in Carlsbad, New Mexico?
Yes, zip code 88220 is in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. The area code is 575.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 88220 in?
Zip code 88220 is in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It is part of Eddy County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
What is zip code 88220?
Zip code 88220 is a U.S. postal code in Carlsbad, New Mexico (Eddy County). It has a population of 40,151 and covers 2049 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 88220?
The population of zip code 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) is 40,151 with a median age of 37.9. There are approximately 17,692 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 88220?
The median household income in zip code 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) is $79,668 per year. The cost of living index is 81 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 88220?
The median home value in zip code 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) is $192,600. The cost of living index is 81 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 88220 in?
Zip code 88220 is located in Eddy County, New Mexico. The primary city is Carlsbad.
What is the area code for zip code 88220?
Zip code 88220 in Carlsbad, NM uses area code 575. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
Is zip code 88220 a good place to live?
Zip code 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) has a cost of living index of 81 (100 = national average), a median household income of $79,668, and median home values of $192,600. The median age is 37.9. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 88220?
The cost of living index for zip code 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) is 81, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $192,600.
What schools serve zip code 88220?
Zip code 88220 in Carlsbad, New Mexico is served by the local school district of Eddy County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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- U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
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