ZIP Code 88063

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Sunland Park · Doña Ana County · New Mexico

Population
12,799

435/sq mi

Median income
$41,975

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$115,500

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.4%

Median age 30.4

Land area
29.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 88063 in Sunland Park, New Mexico has a population of 12,799. The median household income is $41,975, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $115,500, 58% below the US average. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 88063 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.4 square miles in Sunland Park, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The area is home to 12,799 residents, producing a population density of 435 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 88063 against New Mexico and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 88063 sits at $41,975 (29% below the New Mexico average), while per-capita income is $17,864. The poverty rate stands at 27.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $115,500 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $888 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 88063 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Doña Ana County, so you can benchmark 88063 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 88063

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 88063.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,799

Population

29.4

Area (sq mi)

435

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 88063?

30.4

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

28.6%

Foreign-Born

White 16.1%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%

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

$17,864

Per Capita Income

27.3%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,782

Total Housing Units

3,387

Occupied Units

395

Vacant Units

3.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$115,500

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Sunland Park, NM

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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