ZIP Code 88007
standardSource:
Las Cruces · Doña Ana County · New Mexico
- Population
- 24,048
- Median income
- $64,892
- Median home value
- $246,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.4%
- Land area
- 961.9 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Denver
ZIP code 88007 in Las Cruces, New Mexico has a population of 24,048. The median household income is $64,892, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $246,100, 12% below the US average. 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 88007 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 961.9 square miles in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is home to 24,048 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 88007 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88007 sits at $64,892 (9% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $33,195. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 88007 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doña Ana County, so you can benchmark 88007 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 88007
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,195
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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