| ZIP Code | 88002 |
|---|---|
| City | White Sands Missile Range |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,351 ft |
| Latitude | 32.382005 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.457106 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 21.7 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 0.8% ▼ 92% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.1% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 41 (7.8%) |
| Some College | 63 (12%) |
| Associates | 117 (22.2%) |
| Bachelors | 76 (14.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 230 (43.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,059 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,288/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 461 |
| Vacant Units | 71 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
ZIP code 88002 is located in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, within Doña Ana County. With a population of 1,577, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 21.7 years. Economically, 88002 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,059 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,288 per month in median rent.
The population of 88002 is majority White (65.88%). Residents are well-educated — 58.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.8%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 88002 in White Sands Missile Range, NM is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a young community.