88001 ZIP Code
Las Cruces, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88001 |
| City/Town: | Las Cruces |
| County: | Doña Ana |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,358 |
| Median Household Income: | $31,701 |
| Per Capita Income: | $22,041 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,810 |
| Median Home Value: | $144,800 |
| Land Area: | 11.1 sq miles
28.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.2902, -106.7531 |
Population Information (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,358 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,130 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,228 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 26.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,527 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,274 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,551 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,580 | 11.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 6,453 | 16.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,142 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,067 | 10.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,361 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,757 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,333 | 3.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,618 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,016 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 679 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $144,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $816 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,810 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,338 | 91.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,472 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,375 | 41.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,963 | 58.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 20,973 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,029 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,794 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,103 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,834 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,589 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,263 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,361 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $31,701 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $45,377 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $37,477 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $22,041 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,159 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,459 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,640 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,570 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,557 | 71.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,001 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 858 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,023 | 56.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,212 | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 684 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 851 | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 97 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,383 | 18.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,108 | 18.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,032 | 35.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 28,853 | 73.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 24,140 | 61.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 259 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 46 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,408 | 11.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88001 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,245 | 14.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,133 | 7.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,861 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,053 | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,048 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,413 | 15.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,202 | 7.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 924 | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 250 | 1.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 209 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88001 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,274 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,091 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,034 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 616 | 3.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,100 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88001 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 501 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,059 | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 490 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 229 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,492 | 14.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 701 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 182 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 430 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,515 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,510 | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,616 | 15.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,029 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 705 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 37.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,027 | 89.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,288 | 43.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,833 | 55.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,268 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88001 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,836 | 77.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,695 | 24.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,176 | 14.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,125 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 2,009 | 13.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,872 | 31.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88001 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,206 | 54.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 596 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 750 | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,652 | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,207 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,261 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 932 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,206 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88001 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 574 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,703 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,579 | 9.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,175 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,994 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,669 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,848 | 16.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 808 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 460 | 2.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88001 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 654 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,718 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,637 | 33.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,263 | 37.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,143 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 395 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88001 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,447 | 61.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 549 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,254 | 34.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88001 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,500 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,870 | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,039 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,929 | 19.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88001 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 699 | 11.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 729 | 11.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,962 | 30.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,321 | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,378 | 21.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 219 | 3.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 45 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88001 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,007 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $339 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $816 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,338 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,525 | 23.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,224 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,958 | 25.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,531 | 36.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,182 | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,363 | 21.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88001 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,799 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,026 | 63.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,886 | 24.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 402 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,228 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,339 | 59.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88001 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,014 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 206 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 575 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,964 | 26.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,742 | 11.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,527 | 56.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,566 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,617 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,295 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,261 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 520 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,826 | 61.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,915 | 30.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88001 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,440 | 79.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,331 | 18.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,157 | 56.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,060 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,480 | 20.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 114 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88001 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,362 | 87.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 271 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,996 | 1843.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,996 | 1843.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,996 | 1843.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 239 | 88.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 318 | 117.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 51 | 18.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,592 | 1325.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88001 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,831 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,905 | 54.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,926 | 46.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 15,360 | 41.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 568 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 670 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 328 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88001 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,338 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,150 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Las Cruces, NM88001