Las Cruces, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88012
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,961
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,052
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Las Cruces pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88012 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88012 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, with 25,961 residents across 944.0 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88012 reports a modest median household income of $69,052 (16% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,705. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $249,500 (16% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 76.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,325.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the New Mexico and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 88012.
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 88012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Las Cruces, NM
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$32,705
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88012 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Las Cruces, 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)
$69,052 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
13,207housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88012, 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 (25,961 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 88012 in?
ZIP code 88012 (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 88012?
ZIP code 88012 in Las Cruces, NM has a population of 25,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88012?
The median household income in ZIP 88012 is $69,052, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88012?
The median home value in ZIP 88012 is $249,500, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88012 is White at 47.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88012?
ZIP code 88012 has 257 business establishments employing approximately 2,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88012 are: Construction (80), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 88012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 88012 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 88012?
In ZIP code 88012, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% 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 88012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88012 is 23.0 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 88012?
In ZIP code 88012, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88012 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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