PlainZIP

Las Cruces, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88001

Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

37,484
1,274/sq mi
$33,087
Median income
$163,800
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Las Cruces pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,274
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 37,484 residents across 29.4 square miles, a density of 1,274 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88001 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,087 (44% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $20,163. The poverty rate stands at 34.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $163,800 for a typical home value (24% below the state average), with rent averaging $806 a month; 41.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doña Ana County, so you can benchmark 88001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 88001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Cruces, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88001, Las Cruces, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

37,484

Population

29.4

Area (sq mi)

1,274

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88001?

28.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 40.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$33,087

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$20,163

Per Capita Income

34.4%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

16.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88001 ranks nationally

Las Cruces, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$33,087 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,766

Total Housing Units

15,602

Occupied Units

1,164

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.7%
Renter 58.3%

$163,800

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$806

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 88001 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 165
2021 +16.8% 193
2022 +15.9% 223
2023 +12.0% 250
2024 +1.8% 254

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 905 business establishments in ZIP 88001, employing approximately 12,753 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,486,000.

905

Businesses

12,753

Employees

$435.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 181 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 129 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 115 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 99 10.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 84 9.3%
Finance and insurance 77 8.5%
Construction 54 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 3.9%
Information 19 2.1%
Educational services 16 1.8%
Manufacturing 15 1.7%
Wholesale trade 12 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 88001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 88001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 88001 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
88003 Las Cruces, NM 894 0.8 mi
88046 Mesilla, NM 697 4.0 mi
88005 Las Cruces, NM 27,116 4.5 mi
88047 Mesilla Park, NM 1,967 6.0 mi
88011 Las Cruces, NM 27,698 6.7 mi
88032 Dona Ana, NM 195 8.2 mi
88048 Mesquite, NM 3,862 10.3 mi
88072 Vado, NM 2,501 13.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Doña Ana County

88011 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,698
88005 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,116
88012 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 25,961
88007 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 24,048
88021 standard
Anthony, NM
Pop: 18,421
88063 standard
Sunland Park, NM
Pop: 12,799

Related Areas

Doña Ana County Las Cruces, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88001 in? ▼
ZIP code 88001 (Las Cruces) is located in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. Doña Ana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/doa-ana-nm.
What is the population of ZIP code 88001? ▼
ZIP code 88001 in Las Cruces, NM has a population of 37,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88001 is $33,087, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88001 is $163,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88001 is White at 40.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88001? ▼
ZIP code 88001 has 905 business establishments employing approximately 12,753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88001 are: Retail trade (181), Accommodation and food services (129), Health care and social assistance (115). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88001 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88001? ▼
In ZIP code 88001, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 88001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88001 is 16.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88001? ▼
In ZIP code 88001, approximately 41.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88001 is 34.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.