| ZIP Code | 88005 |
|---|---|
| City | Las Cruces |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,449 ft |
| Latitude | 32.22305 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.987591 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 20.4% ▲ 104% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.6% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.8% ▲ 100% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 275 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,421 (22.4%) |
| Some College | 2,051 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 2,407 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,036 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,084 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,770 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $207,100 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $899/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,039 |
| Vacant Units | 861 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,039 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 861 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 88005 is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, within Doña Ana County. With a population of 27,017, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 88005 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,770 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88005 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $899 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 88005 is majority Hispanic (57.53%). Residents are well-educated — 46.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.4%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88005 stands at 9.8%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 80%.
Overall, ZIP code 88005 in Las Cruces, NM is characterized as working-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,017 residents, a median household income of $51,770, and a median home value of $207,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.