Las Cruces, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88007
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,048
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,892
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Las Cruces pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88007 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88007 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 24,048 residents across 961.9 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88007 reports a modest median household income of $64,892 (9% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,195. The poverty rate is 15.9%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,100 (14% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $894; 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88007 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 88007
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Cruces, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88007.
- Construction
Construction
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 23
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 21
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 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 88007, 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
24,048
Population
961.9
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88007?
40.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
9.8%
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?
$64,892
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$33,195
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88007 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)
$64,892 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
10,525housing units
10,525
Total Housing Units
9,769
Occupied Units
756
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,100
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1995
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88007 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 157 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 179 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 202 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 225 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 226 |
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 296 business establishments in ZIP 88007, employing approximately 3,229 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,341,000.
296
Businesses
3,229
Employees
$147.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 82 | 27.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 7.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
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 88007 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88007
Las Cruces (88007)
24,048 residents
- 88004 699
Las Cruces (88004)
699 residents
- 88033 11
Fairacres (88033)
11 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88007 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88007, 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 (24,048 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 88007 in?
ZIP code 88007 (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 88007?
ZIP code 88007 in Las Cruces, NM has a population of 24,048 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88007?
The median household income in ZIP 88007 is $64,892, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88007?
The median home value in ZIP 88007 is $246,100, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88007?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88007 is White at 49.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88007?
ZIP code 88007 has 296 business establishments employing approximately 3,229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88007?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88007 are: Construction (82), Other services (except public administration) (25), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88007?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88007 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 88007?
In ZIP code 88007, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 88007?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88007 is 20.8 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 88007?
In ZIP code 88007, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88007?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88007 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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