88220 Zip Code, Carlsbad

Last updated: June 4, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Carlsbad

Summary: 88220 (Carlsbad, NM) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP code 88220 in Carlsbad, NM has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 109, which is 9% above the national average. This ZIP code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Carlsbad.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: June 4, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 109 / 300 High
Violent Crime 118
18% above national avg
Property Crime 118
18% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 88220 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 88220 in Carlsbad, NM has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 109, which is 9% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Carlsbad.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 127, 27% above average), while burglary is the lowest risk (index: 110).

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 127 (27% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Burglary · Index 110 (10% above avg)

88220 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Carlsbad city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
111 +11% Moderate
Assault
115 +15% Moderate
Robbery
127 +27% Moderate
Rape
118 +18% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
110 +10% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
125 +25% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
119 +19% Moderate

88220 Crime Map

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88220 Demographics & Context

Population
37,255
Median Income
$64,803
Home Value
$125,117
Median Age
41
Pop. Density
17/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 8.8%
Graduate Degree 8.7%

Housing

67%
33%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 78.8%
Black 2.1%
Hispanic 46.6%
Asian 0.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 88220, Carlsbad?

Zip code 88220 in Carlsbad, NM has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 109, which is 9% above the national average. Zip code 88220 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Carlsbad.

Is Zip code 88220 a safe neighborhood in Carlsbad?

Zip code 88220 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Carlsbad, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 127), while Burglary is the lowest risk (index: 110). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Carlsbad.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 88220?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 88220 is Robbery, with a crime index of 127 (27% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 88220?

Zip code 88220 has a population of approximately 37,255. The median household income is $64,803. The median home value is $125,117. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 88220 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 88220's overall crime rate is 9% above the national average (index 109 vs 100). Within Carlsbad, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated June 2026.