PlainZIP

Las Cruces, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88011

Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,698
73/sq mi
$75,875
Median income
$333,400
Median home value
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Las Cruces pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88011 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 27,698 residents across 379.4 square miles, a density of 73 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,875 (28% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $47,149. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.8%. The typical home here is valued at $333,400 (55% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,146 monthly, and 59.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doña Ana County, so you can benchmark 88011 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 88011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Cruces, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88011.

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 88011, 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

27,698

Population

379.4

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 88011?

41.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

10.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%

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?

$75,875

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$47,149

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 88011 ranks nationally

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

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

$75,875 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,362

Total Housing Units

14,500

Occupied Units

862

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$333,400

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,146

Median Rent

1997

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 88011 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 149
2021 +12.5% 168
2022 +17.9% 198
2023 +4.4% 207
2024 +7.0% 221

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 776 business establishments in ZIP 88011, employing approximately 15,131 people with a combined annual payroll of $664,920,000.

776

Businesses

15,131

Employees

$664.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 234 30.1%
Retail trade 99 12.8%
Construction 68 8.8%
Finance and insurance 67 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 67 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 42 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 3.4%
Information 12 1.6%
Wholesale trade 11 1.4%
Educational services 10 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.4%

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 88011 vs 88001 →

ZIP 88011 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 88011 ranks #2 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 88011 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 88011 ranks the highest of 3 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
88001 Las Cruces, NM 37,484 6.7 mi
88003 Las Cruces, NM 894 6.4 mi
88052 Organ, NM 270 8.0 mi
88047 Mesilla Park, NM 1,967 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Doña Ana County

88001 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 37,484
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
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 88011 in? ▼
ZIP code 88011 (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 88011? ▼
ZIP code 88011 in Las Cruces, NM has a population of 27,698 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88011 is $75,875, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88011 is $333,400, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88011 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88011? ▼
ZIP code 88011 has 776 business establishments employing approximately 15,131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88011 are: Health care and social assistance (234), Retail trade (99), Construction (68). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88011 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 88011? ▼
In ZIP code 88011, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.6% 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 88011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88011 is 21.7 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 88011? ▼
In ZIP code 88011, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88011 is 13.0% 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.