ZIP Code 88256 — Loving, NM
88256 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Loving, New Mexico, in Eddy County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 88256 at a glance
| ZIP code | 88256 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Loving |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Eddy FIPS 35015 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Denver |
| Population | 1,935 |
| Coordinates | 32.195430, -103.889240 |
How ZIP+4 works in 88256
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 88256. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 88256 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 88256.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 88263 | Malaga, NM | 13.8 mi |
| 79770 | Orla, TX | 23.6 mi |
| 88268 | Whites City, NM | 28.7 mi |
| 88252 | Jal, NM | 29 mi |
| 88220 | Carlsbad, NM | 31.9 mi |
| 79754 | Mentone, TX | 34.9 mi |
| 88265 | Monument, NM | 41.5 mi |
| 88240 | Hobbs, NM | 42.3 mi |
| 88254 | Lakewood, NM | 42.6 mi |
Questions about 88256
What is the ZIP+4 code for 88256?
88256 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 88256, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 88256?
88256 is assigned to Loving, New Mexico, in Eddy County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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