| ZIP Code | 88046 |
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| City | Mesilla |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Doña Ana County |
| Area Code | 575 |
| Elevation | 3,881 ft |
| Latitude | 32.267757 |
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| Longitude | -106.79682 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35013 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.8 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.6% ▲ 38% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 130 (31%) |
| Some College | 21 (5%) |
| Associates | 44 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 203 (48.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,300 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $253,000 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 370 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 370 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 88046 is located in Mesilla, New Mexico, within Doña Ana County. With a population of 725, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.8 years. Economically, 88046 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,300 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 88046 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $253,000 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 70.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 88046 is majority White (58.76%). Residents are well-educated — 53.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 36% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 88046 in Mesilla, NM is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 725 residents, a median household income of $66,300, and a median home value of $253,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.