City

Mesilla, NM

1 ZIP code  ·  Doña Ana County  ·  New Mexico

👥725Population
💰$66,300Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$253,000Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓53.6%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.9% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.8%Hispanic: 41.2%Race
White58.8%
Hispanic41.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
27%
25–44
6%
45–64
35%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads53.6% ▲ 38% above avg
HS Graduate130 (31%)
Some College21 (5%)
Associates44 (10.5%)
Bachelors22 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree203 (48.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 31%Some College: 5%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 48.3%Edu
HS Grad31.0%
Some College5.0%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate48.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,300 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$253,000 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units370
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
52%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
39%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
9%
2000+
64%
About Mesilla, NM

Mesilla is a city in New Mexico, located in Doña Ana County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 725 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Mesilla is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,300 is near the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mesilla is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $253,000, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mesilla is well-educated. 53.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (58.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mesilla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
88046 725 $66,300 $253,000 0.0% 53.6% 70.3%