88008 ZIP Code
Santa Teresa, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88008 |
| City/Town: | Santa Teresa |
| County: | Doña Ana |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 11,771 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,192 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,738 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,412 |
| Median Home Value: | $225,100 |
| Land Area: | 80.6 sq miles
208.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.8187, -106.7573 |
Population Information (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 11,771 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,279 | 53.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,492 | 46.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,526 | 13.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 795 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 865 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 814 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 847 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,425 | 12.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,135 | 18.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,307 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 399 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 649 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 535 | 4.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 341 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 133 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $225,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $954 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,412 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,194 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 218 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,452 | 82.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 742 | 17.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,924 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 240 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 277 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,195 | 17.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,727 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 520 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,797 | 26.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,168 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88008 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,192 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,347 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $54,774 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,738 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,701 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,605 | 98.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 96 | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,705 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,158 | 74.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,113 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 334 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,923 | 50.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 171 | 1.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 50 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,852 | 15.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,757 | 31.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,422 | 46.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 10,104 | 85.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,876 | 83.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 162 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88008 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 118 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 84 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 229 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 390 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 515 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,072 | 25.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 651 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 610 | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 416 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 109 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88008 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,029 | 71.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,228 | 21.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 294 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88008 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 85 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 445 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 241 | 4.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 336 | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 567 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 542 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 109 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 403 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 347 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,202 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 790 | 14.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 97 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 441 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.2% | 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 (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,049 | 85.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,063 | 51.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,980 | 42.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,718 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88008 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,749 | 89.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 754 | 18.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 724 | 17.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 192 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 194 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 565 | 13.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88008 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,683 | 83.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 85 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 196 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 284 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 58 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 93 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88008 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 92 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,797 | 40.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 734 | 16.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 919 | 20.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 425 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 426 | 9.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 13 | 0.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 6 | 0.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88008 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 154 | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 641 | 14.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,132 | 48.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,452 | 32.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 33 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88008 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,104 | 50.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 193 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,755 | 41.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 118 | 2.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88008 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 38 | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,198 | 28.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,516 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,442 | 34.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88008 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 122 | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 263 | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 719 | 20.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,900 | 55.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 335 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 113 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88008 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,456 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $438 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $954 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,194 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,876 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 894 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 626 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 840 | 20.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,833 | 43.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 734 | 17.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.80 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88008 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,539 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,262 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,957 | 43.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 79 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 179 | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,562 | 34.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88008 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,940 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 204 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,332 | 45.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 386 | 13.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 847 | 28.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,221 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 738 | 9.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,767 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,430 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 163 | 11.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 972 | 68.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 295 | 20.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88008 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,737 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,648 | 14.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 351 | 21.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,219 | 74.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,029 | 62.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 78 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,605 | 81.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 188 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,166 | 1152.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,166 | 1152.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,166 | 1152.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 86 | 45.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 16.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,050 | 1090.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88008 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,245 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,463 | 33.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,782 | 66.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,597 | 64.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 84 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 101 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88008 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,194 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,068 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Santa Teresa, NM88008