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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
$73,848
Median income
$237,800
Median home value
38.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $29,084. Poverty here runs at 18.8%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. Housing costs here run $237,800 for a typical home value (11% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,363 a month; 85.5% of 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. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Doña Ana County, letting you compare 88008 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 88008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Teresa, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88008.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 88008?

32.5

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

19.4%

Foreign-Born

White 30.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%

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

$29,084

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88008 ranks nationally

Santa Teresa, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,848 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,483

Total Housing Units

4,295

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$237,800

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88008 ranks #7 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 88008 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 88008 ranks #4 of 8 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
88063 Sunland Park, NM 12,799 5.0 mi
79932 El Paso, TX 24,986 5.2 mi
79922 El Paso, TX 8,935 7.3 mi
79912 El Paso, TX 77,161 8.8 mi
79835 Canutillo, TX 12,690 8.7 mi
79911 El Paso, TX 1,565 9.0 mi
79821 Anthony, TX 7,142 10.7 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
88007 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 24,048
88021 standard
Anthony, NM
Pop: 18,421

Related Areas

Doña Ana County Santa Teresa, NM New Mexico

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.

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