88044 ZIP Code – La Mesa, New Mexico

88044 is a ZIP code serving La Mesa, New Mexico in Dona Ana County with a population of approximately 2,499 residents. The median household income is $54,485 — near the New Mexico average and below the national average. The median home value of $154,200 is well below the national average, with 85.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $522 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing).

At 9.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 17.9%, above the national average. About 22.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 38.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 88005, 88021, 88004.

ZIP Code 88044 Data

Population 2,499
Median Household Income $54,485
Median Home Value $154,200
Median Rent $522
Median Age 38.0
Unemployment Rate 9.8%
Poverty Rate 17.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%
State New Mexico

ZIP 88044 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 88044NM Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population2,4995,89610k
Median Household Income$54k$55k$73k
Median Home Value$154k$190k$258k
Median Rent$522$897$1,088
Median Age38.046.243.2
Unemployment Rate9.8%6.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.9%19.9%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher22.7%23.0%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
88005 LAS CRUCES 27,279 $45,256
88021 ANTHONY 16,156 $39,242
88004 LAS CRUCES 1,037 Not provided
88027 CHAMBERINO 708 $53,295
88046 MESILLA 663 Not provided