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 Moderate-density area
- $48,049
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,913. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,700 (25% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $528; owner occupancy is 82.7%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88047 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 88047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesilla Park, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88047.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 88047?
28.9
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
12.6%
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?
$48,049
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$20,913
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 88047 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Mesilla Park, 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)
$48,049 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
779housing units
779
Total Housing Units
588
Occupied Units
191
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 88001
Las Cruces (88001)
37,484 residents
- 88011
Las Cruces (88011)
27,698 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
- 88072 2,501
Vado (88072)
2,501 residents
- 88047 1,967
Mesilla Park (88047)
1,967 residents
- 88003 894
Las Cruces (88003)
894 residents
- 88046 697
Mesilla (88046)
697 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88047 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 88047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88011
Las Cruces (88011)
$75,875 median income
- 88044
La Mesa (88044)
$64,910 median income
- 88005
Las Cruces (88005)
$54,452 median income
- 88072
Vado (88072)
$53,750 median income
- 88047
Mesilla Park (88047)
$48,049 median income
- 88048
Mesquite (88048)
$43,750 median income
- 88024
Berino (88024)
$38,333 median income
- 88001
Las Cruces (88001)
$33,087 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88047, 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 (1,967 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 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.
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