Santa Teresa, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88008
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,747
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,848
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Teresa pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88008 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 88008 (Santa Teresa, NM) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.0 in 2023 to 250.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 88008 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, home to 5,747 residents across 128.0 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88008 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,848 (25% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,084. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,800 (11% above the average New Mexico ZIP) and median rent is $1,363; 85.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88008 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 88008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Teresa, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88008.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 88008, Santa Teresa, 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
5,747
Population
128.0
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88008?
32.5
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
19.4%
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?
$73,848
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$29,084
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88008 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Santa Teresa, 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)
$73,848 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
4,483housing units
4,483
Total Housing Units
4,295
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,800
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,363
Median Rent
2007
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
+13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88008 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 163 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 172 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 196 |
| 2023 | +13.1% | 222 |
| 2024 | +13.0% | 251 |
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 141 business establishments in ZIP 88008, employing approximately 3,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $169,307,000.
141
Businesses
3,242
Employees
$169.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 19.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 5.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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 88008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
77,161 residents
- 79932 24,986
El Paso (79932)
24,986 residents
- 88063 12,799
Sunland Park (88063)
12,799 residents
- 79835 12,690
Canutillo (79835)
12,690 residents
- 79922 8,935
El Paso (79922)
8,935 residents
- 79821 7,142
Anthony (79821)
7,142 residents
- 88008 5,747
Santa Teresa (88008)
5,747 residents
- 79911 1,565
El Paso (79911)
1,565 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88008 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 88008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79911
El Paso (79911)
$122,713 median income
- 79922
El Paso (79922)
$106,003 median income
- 79932
El Paso (79932)
$78,277 median income
- 88008
Santa Teresa (88008)
$73,848 median income
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
$72,943 median income
- 79821
Anthony (79821)
$59,232 median income
- 79835 $45,924
Canutillo (79835)
$45,924 median income
- 88063 $41,975
Sunland Park (88063)
$41,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 88008 ranks #4 of 8 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 88008, 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 (5,747 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 88008 in?
ZIP code 88008 (Santa Teresa) 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 88008?
ZIP code 88008 in Santa Teresa, NM has a population of 5,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88008?
The median household income in ZIP 88008 is $73,848, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88008?
The median home value in ZIP 88008 is $237,800, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88008 is Two or More Ethnicities at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 86.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88008?
ZIP code 88008 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 3,242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88008 are: Transportation and warehousing (27), Health care and social assistance (24), Manufacturing (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88008 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 88008?
In ZIP code 88008, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.4% 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 88008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88008 is 36.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88008?
In ZIP code 88008, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88008 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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