Mesquite, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88048
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,862
- 76/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mesquite pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 76
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88048 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88048 covers 50.7 square miles in Mesquite, Doña Ana County, New Mexico (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,862 residents on file, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88048 reports a modest median household income of $43,750 (26% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,866. The poverty rate is 24.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $99,700 (54% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88048 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 88048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mesquite, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88048.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 88048, Mesquite, 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
3,862
Population
50.7
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88048?
38.9
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
33.0%
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?
$43,750
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$21,866
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88048 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Mesquite, 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)
$43,750 26th percentile higher than 26% of 265 New Mexico ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New Mexico ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,317housing units
1,317
Total Housing Units
1,207
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,700
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 88048, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,200,000.
31
Businesses
199
Employees
$11.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 35.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 19.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 9.7% |
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 88048 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
- 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
- 88027 493
Chamberino (88027)
493 residents
- 88024 236
Berino (88024)
236 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88048 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 88048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 88044
La Mesa (88044)
$64,910 median income
- 88027
Chamberino (88027)
$61,250 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 88048 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88048, 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 (3,862 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 88048 in?
ZIP code 88048 (Mesquite) 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 88048?
ZIP code 88048 in Mesquite, NM has a population of 3,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88048?
The median household income in ZIP 88048 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88048?
The median home value in ZIP 88048 is $99,700, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88048 is White at 35.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88048?
ZIP code 88048 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88048 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (6), Wholesale trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88048?
In ZIP code 88048, 36.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 88048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88048 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 88048?
In ZIP code 88048, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88048 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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