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Eunice 88231

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New Mexico
$84K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$161K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
202020252026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
202020252026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
202020252026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
202020252026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
202320242025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.291
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$161K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,248 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1965
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.99%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.70%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.31%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.4.1%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.4.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,350
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.15 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.74%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Eunice 88231 compares

By median home value, Eunice 88231 is the 4th most expensive of 6 ZIP codes in Lea County, and its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Lea County.

Home values in Eunice 88231

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$102K$305K
ZIP codes in Lea County ranked by median home value
#Lea CountyMedian valueHomes
1Hobbs 88242$269K4,009
2Lovington 88260$179K6,964
3Hobbs 88240$164K16,386
4Eunice 88231$161K291
5Jal 88252$130K1,020
6Tatum 88267$123K112

About the Eunice 88231 market

What is the median home price in Eunice 88231, NM?

The median sale price in Eunice 88231, NM is $83,976 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Eunice 88231, NM each year?

2 homes sold in Eunice 88231, NM over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Eunice 88231, NM?

Eunice 88231, NM contains 291 residential properties, with a median of 1,248 square feet, built around 1965. The median TopHap Estimate is $161K.

How does Eunice 88231, NM compare to the rest of Lea County?

By median home value, Eunice 88231, NM is the 4th most expensive of 6 ZIP codes in Lea County. Its typical home is worth more than 43% of all homes in Lea County. Hobbs 88240 ranks just above it and Jal 88252 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Eunice 88231, NM?

31% of homes in Eunice 88231, NM are owner-occupied. 4% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Eunice 88231, NM hold?

70% of mortgaged homes in Eunice 88231, NM are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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