City

Las Cruces, NM

9 ZIP codes  ·  Doña Ana County  ·  New Mexico

👥157,191Population
💰$57,144Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$223,842Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.9%Hispanic: 59.6%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White33.9%
Hispanic59.6%
Black1.8%
Asian1.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
15%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.55
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma1,571 (1.8%)
HS Graduate19,036 (21.8%)
Some College9,783 (11.2%)
Associates14,354 (16.4%)
Bachelors9,197 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree33,318 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 21.8%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad21.8%
Some College11.2%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,144 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$223,841 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$953/mo
Total Housing Units67,150
Vacant Units5,179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces is a city in New Mexico, located in Doña Ana County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 157,191 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.62 years.

Economically, Las Cruces is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,144 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Las Cruces is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,841, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $952 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Las Cruces is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (59.57%).

Las Cruces, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Las Cruces
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88001 38,972 $32,978 $158,300 $797 8.7% 41.9% 40.9%
88005 27,017 $51,770 $207,100 $899 9.8% 46.6% 61.1%
88007 25,750 $65,022 $232,200 $794 6.2% 42.0% 80.7%
88011 31,143 $75,139 $315,100 $1,053 4.0% 61.6% 60.8%
88012 32,888 $66,988 $222,300 $1,210 7.2% 49.8% 76.1%

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