Las Cruces, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88005
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,116
- 213/sq mi High-density area
- $54,452
- Median income Below-median income area
- $220,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Las Cruces pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 213
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88005 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 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.4 in 2023 to 242.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 88005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 27,116 residents across 127.5 square miles, a density of 213 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88005 reports a modest median household income of $54,452 (8% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,092. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $220,800 (3% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $890; 60.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88005 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 88005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Cruces, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88005.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 88005, 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
27,116
Population
127.5
Area (sq mi)
213
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88005?
37.3
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
9.6%
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?
$54,452
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$31,092
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88005 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Las Cruces, NM household income vs. every New Mexico ZIP code
Median household income among 265 reporting New Mexico ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,452 49th percentile higher than 49% of 265 New Mexico 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
12,169housing units
12,169
Total Housing Units
11,290
Occupied Units
879
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,800
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$890
Median Rent
1981
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)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88005 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 160 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 179 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 213 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 238 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 243 |
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 775 business establishments in ZIP 88005, employing approximately 10,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,327,000.
775
Businesses
10,712
Employees
$420.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 114 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 99 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 41 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 3.1% |
| Information | 17 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 88005 vs 88046 →
ZIP 88005 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
- 88005
Las Cruces (88005)
27,116 residents
- 88044 3,896
La Mesa (88044)
3,896 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 88005 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 88005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88044
La Mesa (88044)
$64,910 median income
- 88005
Las Cruces (88005)
$54,452 median income
- 88047
Mesilla Park (88047)
$48,049 median income
- 88001
Las Cruces (88001)
$33,087 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 88005 ranks #2 of 4 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 88005, 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 (27,116 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 88005 in?
ZIP code 88005 (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 88005?
ZIP code 88005 in Las Cruces, NM has a population of 27,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88005?
The median household income in ZIP 88005 is $54,452, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88005?
The median home value in ZIP 88005 is $220,800, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88005 is White at 44.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88005?
ZIP code 88005 has 775 business establishments employing approximately 10,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88005 are: Retail trade (114), Health care and social assistance (108), Construction (99). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88005 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 88005?
In ZIP code 88005, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 88005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88005 is 19.9 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 88005?
In ZIP code 88005, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88005 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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