Monument
Census-designated place in Lea County, New Mexico
Monument is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lea County, New Mexico, with 213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,602 ft (1,098 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hobbs, 10.0 miles NE.
- 213residents (2020 Census)
- 3,602 ftelevation · 1,098 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.7 km²
- 40 / sq mipopulation density
- 88265ZIP code
About Monument
Monument is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Monument had a population of 213. Monument has a post office with ZIP code 88265. State routes 8 and 322 intersect in the community. It was the first inhabited community in Lea County and was named after nearby Monument Spring. Jim Cook established the post office and a general store.
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- $261,400
- Median age
- 26.1
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Monument had 213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 40 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monument at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lea County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 213 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.28 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6242° N, 103.2776° W |
| ZIP code | 88265 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3549950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monument
- Hobbs10.0 mi NE
- Nadine10.2 mi E
- North Hobbs13.7 mi NE
- Eunice15.0 mi SE
- Lovington22.5 mi N
- Denver City, TX35.1 mi NE
- Jal35.6 mi S
- Seminole, TX37.1 mi E
- Loco Hills42.9 mi W
- Tatum43.7 mi N
- Seagraves, TX46.8 mi NE
- Plains, TX47.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Monument
What county is Monument in?
Monument is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Monument, NM?
213 people lived in Monument at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monument, NM?
The ZIP code of Monument is 88265.
What is the elevation of Monument?
3,602 feet (1,098 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monument?
Hobbs (10.0 mi), Nadine (10.2 mi), North Hobbs (13.7 mi), Eunice (15.0 mi), Lovington (22.5 mi).
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