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U.S. ZIP Code · NM88220

Eddy County

Typical home value

$243,790[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.4%
5-year / yr
-1.1%
10-year / yr
+1.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-14.2%
vs metro
vs state
-12.8%
ZIP 88220 location in NM
Location of ZIP 88220 in NM

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 88220 is worth $243,790. Over the past year, values have risen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,556 a month — a 7.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,556[2]
Gross yield
7.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,081[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Eddy County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
39,828[3]
Median household income
$78,162[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Eddy County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+4[5]
Moved in
1,391
Moved out
1,387

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
14
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • CARLSBAD HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · CARLSBAD

    1,623 students

  • CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · CARLSBAD

    834 students

  • DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · CARLSBAD

    820 students

  • CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · CARLSBAD

    714 students

  • OCOTILLO ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · CARLSBAD

    711 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.6%
Annual rent$18,673

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,233
Loan principal$195,032
Down payment$48,758
Total interest paid$248,752

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.98
Monthly cost to own$1,525
Monthly rent$1,556

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 88220?
The typical home in 88220 is worth $243,790, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 88220?
Home values in 88220 are up 0.4% over the past year, and down 1.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 88220?
A typical home in 88220 rents for about $1,556 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 88220?
The effective property tax rate in 88220 is 0.4% — roughly $1,081 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 88220?
ZIP code 88220 has a population of 39,828 and a median household income of $78,162.

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