PlainZIP

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
$54,452
Median income
$220,800
Median home value
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $31,092. Poverty here runs at 23.3%, with unemployment measured at 9.5%. The typical home here is valued at $220,800 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of $890 monthly, and 60.8% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 88005, plus 6 more within Doña Ana County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 88005?

37.3

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 44.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%

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

$31,092

Per Capita Income

23.3%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88005 ranks nationally

Las Cruces, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,452 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,169

Total Housing Units

11,290

Occupied Units

879

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$220,800

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88005 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 88005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
88046 Mesilla, NM 697 1.3 mi
88003 Las Cruces, NM 894 4.7 mi
88001 Las Cruces, NM 37,484 4.5 mi
88044 La Mesa, NM 3,896 8.4 mi
88032 Dona Ana, NM 195 9.5 mi
88047 Mesilla Park, NM 1,967 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Doña Ana County

88001 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 37,484
88011 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,698
88012 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 25,961
88007 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 24,048
88021 standard
Anthony, NM
Pop: 18,421
88063 standard
Sunland Park, NM
Pop: 12,799

Related Areas

Doña Ana County Las Cruces, NM New Mexico

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.