Hobbs
City in Lea County, New Mexico
Hobbs is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, with 40,508 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,622 ft (1,104 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Hobbs, 3.7 miles NE.
- 40,508residents (2020 Census)
- 3,622 ftelevation · 1,104 m
- 26.4 sq miland area · 68.4 km²
- 1,533 / sq mipopulation density
- 88244ZIP code
About Hobbs
Hobbs is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 40,508 at the 2020 census, increasing from 34,122 in 2010. It is the state's seventh-most populous city.
Hobbs is the principal city of the Hobbs, New Mexico micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Lea County.
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Living in Hobbs
- Median household income
- $64,021
- Median home value
- $191,300
- Median rent
- $1,112/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Hobbs had 40,508 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,508 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,533 per sq mi (592 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hobbs at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lea County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,508 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.42 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7305° N, 103.1614° W |
| ZIP code | 88244 |
| Official website | hobbsnm.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3532520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hobbs
- North Hobbs3.7 mi NE
- Nadine9.0 mi SE
- Monument10.0 mi SW
- Lovington18.4 mi NW
- Eunice20.3 mi S
- Denver City, TX25.2 mi NE
- Seminole, TX29.7 mi E
- Plains, TX37.3 mi NE
- Tatum37.3 mi N
- Seagraves, TX37.5 mi NE
- Jal42.6 mi S
- Andrews, TX45.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hobbs
What county is Hobbs in?
Hobbs is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Hobbs, NM?
40,508 people lived in Hobbs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hobbs, NM?
The ZIP code of Hobbs is 88244.
What is the elevation of Hobbs?
3,622 feet (1,104 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hobbs?
North Hobbs (3.7 mi), Nadine (9.0 mi), Monument (10.0 mi), Lovington (18.4 mi), Eunice (20.3 mi).
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