Sunland Park, NM · standard
ZIP Code 88063
Doña Ana County, New Mexico - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,799
- 435/sq mi High-density area
- $41,975
- Median income Below-median income area
- $115,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sunland Park pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 435
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 88063 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 88063 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunland Park, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, home to 12,799 residents across 29.4 square miles, a density of 435 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 88063 reports a modest median household income of $41,975 (29% below the average New Mexico ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,864. The poverty rate is 27.3%, 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 $115,500 (46% below the average New Mexico ZIP), and median rent is $888; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Doña Ana County, so 88063 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 88063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunland Park, NM
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88063.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 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 88063, Sunland 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
12,799
Population
29.4
Area (sq mi)
435
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 88063?
30.4
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
28.6%
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?
$41,975
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$17,864
Per Capita Income
27.3%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 88063 ranks among New Mexico ZIPs
Sunland 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)
$41,975 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
3,782housing units
3,782
Total Housing Units
3,387
Occupied Units
395
Vacant Units
3.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,500
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$888
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 88063, employing approximately 1,598 people with a combined annual payroll of $54,343,000.
101
Businesses
1,598
Employees
$54.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 11 | 10.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.0% |
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 88063 vs 79922 →
ZIP 88063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
77,161 residents
- 79930 28,410
El Paso (79930)
28,410 residents
- 79932 24,986
El Paso (79932)
24,986 residents
- 79902 21,236
El Paso (79902)
21,236 residents
- 88063 12,799
Sunland Park (88063)
12,799 residents
- 79835 12,690
Canutillo (79835)
12,690 residents
- 79901 11,328
El Paso (79901)
11,328 residents
- 79922 8,935
El Paso (79922)
8,935 residents
- 88008 5,747
Santa Teresa (88008)
5,747 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 88063 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 88063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 79911
El Paso (79911)
$122,713 median income
- 79922
El Paso (79922)
$106,003 median income
- 79932
El Paso (79932)
$78,277 median income
- 88008
Santa Teresa (88008)
$73,848 median income
- 79912
El Paso (79912)
$72,943 median income
- 79902
El Paso (79902)
$50,873 median income
- 79835 $45,924
Canutillo (79835)
$45,924 median income
- 79930 $42,099
El Paso (79930)
$42,099 median income
- 88063 $41,975
Sunland Park (88063)
$41,975 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 88063 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | 8,935 | 2.3 mi |
| 79932 | El Paso, TX | 24,986 | 4.2 mi |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | 77,161 | 4.4 mi |
| 88008 | Santa Teresa, NM | 5,747 | 5.0 mi |
| 79835 | Canutillo, TX | 12,690 | 8.1 mi |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 1,565 | 6.1 mi |
| 79930 | El Paso, TX | 28,410 | 7.6 mi |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 21,236 | 6.4 mi |
| 79920 | El Paso, TX | 153 | 8.7 mi |
| 79901 | El Paso, TX | 11,328 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 88063, 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 (12,799 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 88063 in?
ZIP code 88063 (Sunland 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 88063?
ZIP code 88063 in Sunland Park, NM has a population of 12,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 88063?
The median household income in ZIP 88063 is $41,975, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 88063?
The median home value in ZIP 88063 is $115,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 88063?
The largest racial group in ZIP 88063 is Two or More Ethnicities at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 88063?
ZIP code 88063 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 1,598 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 88063?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 88063 are: Health care and social assistance (19), Retail trade (15), Construction (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 88063?
In ZIP code 88063, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.4% 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 88063?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 88063 is 24.3 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 88063?
In ZIP code 88063, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88063?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 88063 is 27.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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