88005 ZIP Code
Las Cruces, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88005 |
| City/Town: | Las Cruces |
| County: | Doña Ana |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,279 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,256 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,568 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,217 |
| Median Home Value: | $189,900 |
| Land Area: | 150.9 sq miles
390.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.2231, -106.9876 |
Population Information (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,279 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,595 | 46.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,684 | 53.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,237 | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,205 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,778 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,998 | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,791 | 13.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,728 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,827 | 10.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,244 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,409 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,725 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,010 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,421 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 906 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $189,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $814 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,217 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,067 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,150 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,025 | 54.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,042 | 45.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,270 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,129 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,181 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,949 | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,226 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,668 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,951 | 17.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,166 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,256 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,209 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,016 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,568 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,270 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,956 | 89.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,267 | 10.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,442 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,028 | 73.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,172 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 741 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,395 | 63.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 610 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 547 | 2.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 82 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,778 | 13.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,867 | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,712 | 28.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 17,056 | 62.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 14,284 | 52.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 103 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,627 | 9.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88005 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 834 | 7.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,001 | 9.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,537 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,394 | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,120 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,842 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,360 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,217 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 399 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 363 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88005 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,813 | 80.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,161 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 45 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 209 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 559 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88005 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 314 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 840 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 313 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 122 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,463 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 451 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 169 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 557 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,266 | 11.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,094 | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,081 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 392 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 894 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 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 (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,251 | 85.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,767 | 43.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,541 | 57.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,394 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88005 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,676 | 69.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,240 | 38.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,769 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 694 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 717 | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,749 | 24.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88005 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,711 | 54.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 611 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 779 | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 714 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 438 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 371 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 548 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 2,045 | 16.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88005 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 337 | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,404 | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,116 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,406 | 19.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,343 | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 988 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,494 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 344 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 752 | 6.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88005 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 191 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,746 | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,227 | 26.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,301 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,537 | 12.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 215 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88005 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,695 | 69.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 389 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,850 | 25.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88005 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 949 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,196 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,387 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,535 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88005 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 793 | 13.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 462 | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 673 | 11.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,235 | 20.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,658 | 27.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 894 | 14.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 273 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,229 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $400 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $814 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.19 | 2.38 |
Households (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,067 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,532 | 31.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,116 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,638 | 23.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,699 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,973 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,763 | 34.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88005 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,400 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,689 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,789 | 36.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,420 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,620 | 54.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88005 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,708 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 234 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 289 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,714 | 35.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,441 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,030 | 39.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,806 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,890 | 8.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,645 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,165 | 19.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 496 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,685 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,984 | 38.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88005 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,451 | 82.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,594 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,343 | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,238 | 48.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,366 | 29.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,046 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 316 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,233 | 706.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,233 | 706.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,233 | 706.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 121 | 38.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 34 | 10.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,969 | 623.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 15.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88005 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,042 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,697 | 68.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,345 | 32.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,998 | 30.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 191 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 54 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 102 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88005 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,067 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,275 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Las Cruces, NM88005