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Mesilla Park, NM · standard

ZIP Code 88047

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

1,967
104/sq mi
$48,049
Median income
$160,700
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mesilla Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 88047 covers 18.9 square miles in Mesilla Park, Doña Ana County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,967 residents on file, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 88047 reports a modest median household income of $48,049 (19% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $20,913. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $160,700 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $528 monthly, and 82.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Doña Ana County, letting you compare 88047 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 88047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesilla Park, NM

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88047.

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 88047, Mesilla Park, 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

1,967

Population

18.9

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88047?

28.9

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

12.6%

Foreign-Born

White 24.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%

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?

$48,049

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$20,913

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 88047 ranks nationally

Mesilla Park, NM household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,049 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

779

Total Housing Units

588

Occupied Units

191

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.7%
Renter 17.3%

$160,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$528

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 88047, employing approximately 596 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,964,000.

49

Businesses

596

Employees

$31.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 11 22.4%
Construction 9 18.4%
Retail trade 7 14.3%
Manufacturing 6 12.2%
Wholesale trade 4 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 6.1%

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 88047 vs 88003 →

ZIP 88047 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 88047 ranks #7 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 88047 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 88047 ranks #5 of 8 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
88003 Las Cruces, NM 894 5.2 mi
88048 Mesquite, NM 3,862 4.6 mi
88001 Las Cruces, NM 37,484 6.0 mi
88046 Mesilla, NM 697 5.8 mi
88005 Las Cruces, NM 27,116 7.1 mi
88044 La Mesa, NM 3,896 7.0 mi
88072 Vado, NM 2,501 7.7 mi
88011 Las Cruces, NM 27,698 8.4 mi
88024 Berino, NM 236 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Doña Ana County

88001 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 37,484
88011 standard
Las Cruces, NM
Pop: 27,698
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

Related Areas

Doña Ana County Mesilla Park, NM New Mexico

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 88047 in? ▼
ZIP code 88047 (Mesilla Park) 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 88047? ▼
ZIP code 88047 in Mesilla Park, NM has a population of 1,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 88047 is $48,049, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 88047 is $160,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 88047 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88047? ▼
ZIP code 88047 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88047 are: Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (9), Retail trade (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88047? ▼
In ZIP code 88047, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 88047? ▼
In ZIP code 88047, approximately 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88047 is 11.1% 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.