North Hobbs

Census-designated place in Lea County, New Mexico

Aerial view of North Hobbs, New Mexico
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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.

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, NM population

North Hobbs had 6,529 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census6,529
Density251 per sq mi (97 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

North Hobbs at a glance

StateNew Mexico (NM)
CountyLea County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population6,529 (2020)
Land area26.00 sq mi (67.3 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²)
Elevation3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Coordinates32.7729° N, 103.1227° W
ZIP code88242
Census code (GEOID)3552500

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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