| ZIP Code | 88012 |
|---|---|
| City | Las Cruces |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 4,334 ft |
| Latitude | 32.588854 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.771269 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.2 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 294 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,504 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 1,910 (11%) |
| Associates | 2,972 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 2,092 (12.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,534 (37.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,988 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $222,300 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,210/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,704 |
| Vacant Units | 1,044 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,704 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,044 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 88012 is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, within Doña Ana County. With a population of 32,888, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.2 years. Economically, 88012 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,988 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88012 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $222,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,210 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 52% since 2019.
The population of 88012 is majority Hispanic (62.77%). Residents are well-educated — 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 88012 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 88012 in Las Cruces, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 32,888 residents, a median household income of $66,988, and a median home value of $222,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.