ZIP Code 88012
standardSource:
Las Cruces · Doña Ana County · New Mexico
- Population
- 25,961
- Median income
- $69,052
- Median home value
- $249,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.0%
- Land area
- 944.0 sq mi
28/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.3
Denver
ZIP code 88012 in Las Cruces, New Mexico has a population of 25,961. The median household income is $69,052, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $249,500, 10% below the US average. 35.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 88012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 944.0 square miles in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is home to 25,961 residents, producing a population density of 28 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 88012 against New Mexico and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88012 sits at $69,052 (16% above the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,705. The poverty rate stands at 14.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $249,500 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,325 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 88012 sits relative to New Mexico and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 88012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88012.
- Construction
Construction
80 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 27
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 25
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 24
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 19
Accommodation and food services
19 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 88012, 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
25,961
Population
944.0
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88012?
32.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
8.4%
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?
$69,052
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$32,705
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 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?
13,207
Total Housing Units
12,061
Occupied Units
1,146
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,500
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$1,325
Median Rent
2005
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
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 88012 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 156 |
| 2021 | +16.1% | 181 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 209 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 229 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 228 |
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 257 business establishments in ZIP 88012, employing approximately 2,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,331,000.
257
Businesses
2,601
Employees
$123.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 80 | 31.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
More ZIP Codes in Doña Ana County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 88012 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 88012? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 88012? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 88012? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88012? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88012? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88012? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88012? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 88012? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 88012? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88012? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88012? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Las Cruces, NM
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.