North Hobbs
Census-designated place in Lea County, New Mexico

North Hobbs is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lea County, New Mexico, with 6,529 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,648 ft (1,112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hobbs, 3.7 miles SW.
- 6,529residents (2020 Census)
- 3,648 ftelevation · 1,112 m
- 26.0 sq miland area · 67.3 km²
- 251 / sq mipopulation density
- 88242ZIP code
About North Hobbs
North Hobbs is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, North Hobbs had a population of 6,529.
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Living in North Hobbs
- Median household income
- $82,554
- Median home value
- $264,400
- Median rent
- $1,319/mo
- Median age
- 31.7
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North Hobbs had 6,529 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,529 |
|---|---|
| Density | 251 per sq mi (97 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Hobbs at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lea County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,529 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.00 sq mi (67.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7729° N, 103.1227° W |
| ZIP code | 88242 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3552500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Hobbs
- Hobbs3.7 mi SW
- Nadine11.3 mi S
- Monument13.7 mi SW
- Lovington17.7 mi NW
- Denver City, TX21.6 mi NE
- Eunice23.3 mi S
- Seminole, TX27.7 mi E
- Plains, TX33.6 mi NE
- Seagraves, TX34.4 mi E
- Tatum35.1 mi N
- Andrews, TX45.6 mi SE
- Jal45.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Hobbs
What county is North Hobbs in?
North Hobbs is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of North Hobbs, NM?
6,529 people lived in North Hobbs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Hobbs, NM?
The ZIP code of North Hobbs is 88242.
What is the elevation of North Hobbs?
3,648 feet (1,112 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Hobbs?
Hobbs (3.7 mi), Nadine (11.3 mi), Monument (13.7 mi), Lovington (17.7 mi), Denver City (21.6 mi).
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