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.
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ZIP 88005 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88005 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $189k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $814 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.0% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88004 – Las Cruces
- 88007 – Las Cruces
- 88046 – Mesilla
- 88001 – Las Cruces
- 88003 – Las Cruces
- 88044 – La Mesa
- 88047 – Mesilla Park
- 88048 – Mesquite
- 88021 – Anthony
- 88027 – Chamberino
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 |