ZIP Code 88252 is associated with the U.S. city Jal in New Mexico (Lea County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 2,039. The 88252 ZIP Code has a median age of 36.4 years, and 20.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $55,272. It is estimated that about 5.0% of residents in this New Mexico region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $25,525.
6:47 am
4:50 pm
Good
The median household income in ZIP Code 88252 is $55,272, while the region's mean household income is $63,572. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,525. The per capita income in ZIP Code 88252 of $25,525 is approximately 6.26% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 31.4% of the population in 88252 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.6% of 88252 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 31.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 88252, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 59.2% of 88252 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 88252 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.0%), followed by Black or African American (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 88252 are younger than average. The median age of 36.4 years in ZIP Code 88252 is approximately 4.46% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.5% of the population in 88252 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 88252 residents are aged 60 to 64 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.2% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 88252, 70.2% of the population graduated high school, while 5.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 20.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.9% in this Lea County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 20.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.1% |
| Associate's degree | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 88252 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 79.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 88252 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 79.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 88252, 54.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.8 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 88252 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 18.5% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 88252 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 25.6% |
| Construction | 18.5% |
| Manufacturing | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 6.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.8% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 14.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.8% |
| Public administration | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 88252, 51.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 47.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lea County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 51.5% |
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 88252, an estimated 43.7% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 20.9% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lea County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 20.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 43.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 88252 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 59.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about equal to an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 88252 | 7.63¢/kWh | 6.64¢/kWh | 4.15¢/kWh |
| New Mexico | 16.52¢/kWh | 12.34¢/kWh | 6.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 88252 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.16 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 7.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 7.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.75 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.53 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.72 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.7 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 6.15 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 6.09 | 1.78 | 5.46 |