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Carlsbad, NM — ZIP 88220

Population: 39,828 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) is $256,654 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,658/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,654

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$256,654
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
-6.9%
10-year appreciation
+16.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2021)
$279,091
House Price Index (state)
414.6 (-1.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,000
Median list price
$349,800
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
129
For-sale inventory
128
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
133
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,658/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,053/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,252/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,855/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
Schools include
CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS, CARLSBAD HIGH, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER, CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS, MONTERREY ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, drought, hail, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.8 in
Annual snowfall
3.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
144
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,010
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,285

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
CARLSBAD MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-188 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
42.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,103
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,342
Average weekly wage
$1,536
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 88220State medianUS median
Typical home value$256,654$278,357$288,527
Median sale price$350,000$325,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days90 days51 days
Typical rent$1,658/mo$1,495/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,103$929$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 88220?
$256,654.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 88220?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 88220?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 88220?
Typical rent: $1,658/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 88220?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, drought, hail, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 88220 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 88220. 36 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 88220?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 88220?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 88220?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 88220?
14 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 88220 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 88220?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 88220?
Regional Price Parity: 92.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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