City

Mesilla Park, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Doña Ana County  ·  New Mexico

👥1,410Population
💰$39,814Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$109,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.8%Hispanic: 73.2%Race
White26.8%
Hispanic73.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
18%
25–44
14%
45–64
17%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma53 (8.6%)
HS Graduate159 (25.7%)
Some College49 (7.9%)
Associates86 (13.9%)
Bachelors49 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree223 (36%)

Education

No HS: 8.6%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 36%Edu
No HS8.6%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College7.9%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate36.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,814 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$109,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$522/mo
Total Housing Units741
Vacant Units184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Mesilla Park, NM

Mesilla Park is a city in New Mexico, located in Doña Ana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,410 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, Mesilla Park is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,814 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mesilla Park is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $522 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mesilla Park is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (73.19%).

Mesilla Park, NM offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Mexico.

ZIP Codes in Mesilla Park
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88047 1,410 $39,814 $109,600 $522 6.0% 43.9% 89.4%