ZIP Code 88003

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Las Cruces · Doña Ana County · New Mexico

Population
894

1,043/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
100.0%

Median age 19.3

Land area
0.9 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 88003 in Las Cruces, New Mexico has a population of 894. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 88003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is home to 894 residents, producing a population density of 1,043 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 88003 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88003 sits at , while per-capita income is $5,168. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 19.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is 8 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doña Ana County, so you can benchmark 88003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 88003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88003.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 88003, Las Cruces, NM · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

894

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

1,043

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88003?

19.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 38.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%

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?

$5,168

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Unemployment Rate

8.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 88003, employing approximately 379 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,146,000.

33

Businesses

379

Employees

$11.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 36.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 24.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.1%

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 88003 vs 88001 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
88001 Las Cruces, NM 37,484 0.8 mi
88046 Mesilla, NM 697 3.9 mi
88005 Las Cruces, NM 27,116 4.7 mi
88047 Mesilla Park, NM 1,967 5.2 mi
88011 Las Cruces, NM 27,698 6.4 mi
88032 Dona Ana, NM 195 9.0 mi
88044 La Mesa, NM 3,896 10.3 mi
88048 Mesquite, NM 3,862 9.5 mi
88072 Vado, NM 2,501 12.4 mi
88052 Organ, NM 270 13.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88003 in?
ZIP code 88003 (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 88003?
ZIP code 88003 in Las Cruces, NM has a population of 894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88003 is Two or More Ethnicities at 53.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88003?
ZIP code 88003 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88003 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88003?
In ZIP code 88003, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% 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 88003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88003 is 8.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.

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Official Data Resources for Las Cruces, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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