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
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ZIP 88044 vs. New Mexico vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 88044 | NM Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,499 | 5,896 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $190k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $522 | $897 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.0 | 46.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 19.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.7% | 23.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 88005 – Las Cruces
- 88021 – Anthony
- 88004 – Las Cruces
- 88027 – Chamberino
- 88046 – Mesilla
- 88008 – Santa Teresa
- 88007 – Las Cruces
- 88047 – Mesilla Park
- 88048 – Mesquite
- 88003 – Las Cruces
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 |