PlainZIP

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
$64,892
Median income
$246,100
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $33,195. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $246,100 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $894 per month, and 81.5% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Doña Ana County, letting you compare 88007 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 88007

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Cruces, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88007.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 88007?

40.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 49.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 61.8%

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

$33,195

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88007 ranks nationally

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

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

$64,892 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,525

Total Housing Units

9,769

Occupied Units

756

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$246,100

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 88007 vs 88033 →

ZIP 88007 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 88007 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
88033 Fairacres, NM 11 0.6 mi
88004 Las Cruces, NM 699 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Doña Ana County

88001 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 37,484
88011 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,698
88005 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,116
88012 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 25,961
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 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.

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