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 High-density area
- $33,087
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Las Cruces pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces, NM) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.9 in 2023 to 254.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,163. The poverty rate is 34.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,800 (24% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $806; owner occupancy is 41.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
181 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
129 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
84 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 88001?
28.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
12.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,766housing units
16,766
Total Housing Units
15,602
Occupied Units
1,164
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,800
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 88001 vs 88003 →
ZIP 88001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88001
Las Cruces (88001)
37,484 residents
- 88011
Las Cruces (88011)
27,698 residents
- 88005
Las Cruces (88005)
27,116 residents
- 88048 3,862
Mesquite (88048)
3,862 residents
- 88072 2,501
Vado (88072)
2,501 residents
- 88047 1,967
Mesilla Park (88047)
1,967 residents
- 88003 894
Las Cruces (88003)
894 residents
- 88046 697
Mesilla (88046)
697 residents
- 88032 195
Dona Ana (88032)
195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 88001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88011
Las Cruces (88011)
$75,875 median income
- 88005
Las Cruces (88005)
$54,452 median income
- 88072
Vado (88072)
$53,750 median income
- 88047
Mesilla Park (88047)
$48,049 median income
- 88048
Mesquite (88048)
$43,750 median income
- 88001
Las Cruces (88001)
$33,087 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88001, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,484 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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