Mesilla, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88046
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 697
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $264,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 55.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mesilla pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 113
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88046 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88046 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mesilla, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, home to just 697 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 88046, but per-capita income is $43,685. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $264,300 (23% above the average New Mexico ZIP), while 87.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88046 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 88046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesilla, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88046.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 88046, Mesilla, 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
697
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88046?
55.5
Median Age
38.7%
Male
61.3%
Female
3.4%
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?
$43,685
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
328housing units
328
Total Housing Units
282
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$264,300
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 88046, employing approximately 471 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,972,000.
42
Businesses
471
Employees
$13.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 33.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 26.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.5% |
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 88046 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88001
Las Cruces (88001)
37,484 residents
- 88005
Las Cruces (88005)
27,116 residents
- 88044 3,896
La Mesa (88044)
3,896 residents
- 88048 3,862
Mesquite (88048)
3,862 residents
- 88047 1,967
Mesilla Park (88047)
1,967 residents
- 88003 894
Las Cruces (88003)
894 residents
- 88046 697
Mesilla (88046)
697 residents
- 88032 195
Dona Ana (88032)
195 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88046 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 88046 in?
ZIP code 88046 (Mesilla) 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 88046?
ZIP code 88046 in Mesilla, NM has a population of 697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88046?
The median home value in ZIP 88046 is $264,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88046 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88046?
ZIP code 88046 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88046 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (11), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88046?
In ZIP code 88046, 78.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 88046?
In ZIP code 88046, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88046 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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