88005 ZIP Code – Las Cruces, New Mexico

Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, ZIP code 88005 is a large ZIP code within Dona Ana County with a population of approximately 27,279 residents. The median household income of $45,256 is below the New Mexico average and below the national average. Median home values of $189,900 are below the national average, with 60.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $814 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing), 8% apartments (decreasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.

The unemployment rate is 9.8%, well above the national average. About 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 31.0%, above the national average. Residents have a median age of 37.3, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 88004, 88007, 88046.

ZIP Code 88005 Data

Population 27,279
Median Household Income $45,256
Median Home Value $189,900
Median Rent $814
Median Age 37.3
Unemployment Rate 9.8%
Poverty Rate 20.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%
State New Mexico

ZIP 88005 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 88005NM Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population27k5,89610k
Median Household Income$45k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$189k$190k$258k
Median Rent$814$897$1,088
Median Age37.346.243.2
Unemployment Rate9.8%6.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate20.9%19.9%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher31.0%23.0%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
88004 LAS CRUCES 1,037 Not provided
88007 LAS CRUCES 24,983 $63,330
88046 MESILLA 663 Not provided
88001 LAS CRUCES 39,358 $31,701
88003 LAS CRUCES 458 Not provided