PlainZIP

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
$69,052
Median income
$249,500
Median home value
35.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $32,705. Poverty here runs at 14.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $249,500 (16% above the state average), median rent at $1,325 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.2%.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 88012?

32.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 47.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%

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

How ZIP 88012 ranks nationally

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

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

$69,052 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.0%

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

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$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.

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Related Areas

Doña Ana County Las Cruces, NM New Mexico

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.

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