ZIP Code 88003
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Las Cruces · Doña Ana County · New Mexico
- Population
- 894
- Bachelor's or higher
- 100.0%
- Land area
- 0.9 sq mi
1,043/sq mi
Median age 19.3
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.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88003?
19.3
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
5.9%
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?
$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?
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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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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