ZIP Code 88242: Hobbs, NM

Hobbs in Lea County, New Mexico uses ZIP code 88242. Its reference point is at latitude 32.8105 and longitude -103.1587 (32°48'37.8"N 103°09'31.3"W).

Location Overview of ZIP Code 88242

Hobbs has 4 ZIP codes in our directory, and Lea County has 13.

New Mexico has 431 ZIP codes listed in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 88241 in Hobbs, about 5.5 mi to the southwest.

Key facts for ZIP code 88242
ZIP code88242
PlaceHobbs
CountyLea County
StateNew Mexico
CountryUnited States
Latitude32.8105
Longitude-103.1587

All ZIP codes in Hobbs · New Mexico

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    Map of ZIP Code 88242

    Map centred on 32.8105, -103.1587. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.

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    ZIP Codes Near 88242

    These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 88242, measured in a straight line.

    88241
    Hobbs
    5.5 mi southwest
    88240
    Hobbs
    6.2 mi south
    88260
    Lovington
    15 mi northwest
    88244
    Hobbs
    16 mi west
    88262
    Mc Donald
    16 mi west
    88265
    Monument
    17 mi southwest
    79323
    Denver City
    22 mi northeast
    88231
    Eunice
    26 mi south
    79360
    Seminole
    28 mi east
    88267
    Tatum
    32 mi north
    79355
    Plains
    32 mi northeast
    88264
    Maljamar
    33 mi west
    79359
    Seagraves
    35 mi east
    79376
    Tokio
    42 mi northeast
    79342
    Loop
    43 mi east
    79378
    Wellman
    45 mi east

    Nearby Cities and Towns

    The closest places to ZIP code 88242, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.

    Schools Near Hobbs

    School places are usually allocated by home address, so families living around ZIP code 88242 should confirm their catchment school with the local education authority for Hobbs, Lea County.

    Looking at nearby areas such as Lovington, Mc Donald and Monument widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.

    Parks and Outdoor Recreation

    Parks, playgrounds and walking trails around Hobbs are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centred on ZIP code 88242.

    Hospitals and Healthcare

    Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Hobbs can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.

    Residents may also use facilities in nearby Lovington, Mc Donald and Monument.

    Shopping and Dining in Hobbs

    Restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres in and around Hobbs are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current opening hours and reviews.

    Libraries and Historical Places

    Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Hobbs, New Mexico can be found with the searches below.

    For local history, try the archives of Lea County along with the name Hobbs.

    Roads, Rivers and Lakes

    From ZIP code 88242, Lovington lies about 15 mi to the northwest, Mc Donald lies about 16 mi to the west, Monument lies about 17 mi to the southwest, Denver City lies about 22 mi to the northeast and Eunice lies about 26 mi to the south in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.

    Rivers, lakes and coastline near Hobbs show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.

    Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 88242

    ZIP code 88242 is in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, United States.

    ZIP code 88242 is in Lea County, which is part of New Mexico.

    The reference coordinates for ZIP code 88242 are latitude 32.8105 and longitude -103.1587 (32°48'37.8"N 103°09'31.3"W).

    The closest ZIP codes to 88242 are 88241 (Hobbs, 5.5 mi), 88240 (Hobbs, 6.2 mi), 88260 (Lovington, 15 mi), 88244 (Hobbs, 16 mi) and 88262 (Mc Donald, 16 mi).

    Hobbs, New Mexico has 4 ZIP codes in our directory. 88242 is one of them; see the Hobbs page for the full list.

    Photo & Video Credits

    • Photo 1 (“Hobbs, New Mexico (2913167656)”): Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
    • Photo 2 (“New Mexico-Texas Border East of Hobbs, New Mexico (2913167706)”): Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
    • Video: “Drone Hobbs, New Mexico” by James - BeBop, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.

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