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ZIP Code 88244

Lea, New Mexico

ZCTA 88244

Juniper

ZIP Code 88244 is in the highest 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

94.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 88244, in Lea, New Mexico.

The basics

Total Population

1,105

Median Age

37.1

Population Density

20,567.28

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 1,105 residents.

Median Property Tax

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Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

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Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 1,105 residents.

Median Rent

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Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 1,105 residents.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

103.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

71.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

14

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.8

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

94.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

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Too few households here for the Census to publish a reliable estimate — this area has about 1,105 residents.

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 88244: frequently asked questions

How many people live in ZIP Code 88244?
ZIP Code 88244 has a population of 1,105, about 20,567.28 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 88244?
ZIP Code 88244 averages 62.2°F year-round, summer highs near 93.2°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 88244 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 88244's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.3 (higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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