Las Cruces, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88003
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 894
- 1,043/sq mi High-density area
- 100.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Las Cruces has 894 residents, placing it in the 28th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 1,043 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 88003 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 88003 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, home to just 894 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 1,043 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 88003, but per-capita income is $5,168. Unemployment is 19.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is 8 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88003 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 88003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Cruces, NM
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
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ZIP 88003 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
- 88044 3,896
La Mesa (88044)
3,896 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88003 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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