Jal
City in Lea County, New Mexico
Jal is a city in Lea County, New Mexico, with 2,202 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,071 ft (936 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kermit, 18.9 miles S.
- 2,202residents (2020 Census)
- 3,071 ftelevation · 936 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 457 / sq mipopulation density
- 88252ZIP code
About Jal
Jal () is a small city located in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. It is New Mexico's south-easternmost city, and shares a border with Texas to the east and south. The population was estimated to be 2,069 in 2023. Jal is historically important in the natural gas industry, from the early 1900s to the present day.
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Living in Jal
- Median home value
- $97,600
- Median rent
- $1,318/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Jal had 2,202 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,202 |
|---|---|
| Density | 457 per sq mi (176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jal at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lea County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,202 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.82 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,071 ft (936 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.1148° N, 103.1900° W |
| ZIP code | 88252 |
| Official website | cityofjal.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3535040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jal
- Kermit, TX18.9 mi S
- Eunice22.3 mi N
- Wink, TX25.0 mi S
- Monahans, TX31.2 mi S
- Nadine34.6 mi N
- Goldsmith, TX34.8 mi E
- Monument35.6 mi N
- Mentone, TX37.0 mi SW
- Wickett, TX39.3 mi S
- Andrews, TX39.9 mi E
- Pyote, TX40.0 mi S
- Thorntonville, TX40.2 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Jal
What county is Jal in?
Jal is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Jal, NM?
2,202 people lived in Jal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jal, NM?
The ZIP code of Jal is 88252.
What is the elevation of Jal?
3,071 feet (936 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jal?
Kermit (18.9 mi), Eunice (22.3 mi), Wink (25.0 mi), Monahans (31.2 mi), Nadine (34.6 mi).
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