88012 ZIP Code
Las Cruces, New mexico
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 88012 |
| City/Town: | Las Cruces |
| County: | Doña Ana |
| State: | New mexico |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,800 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,545 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,388 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,163 |
| Median Home Value: | $189,500 |
| Land Area: | 348.8 sq miles
903.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.5889, -106.7713 |
Population Information (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,800 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,323 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,477 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,069 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,795 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,522 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,527 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,006 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,990 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,702 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,129 | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,703 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,541 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,583 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,107 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 126 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $189,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,191 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,163 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,014 | 90.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,149 | 9.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,191 | 74.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,823 | 25.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,881 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,494 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,580 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,044 | 21.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,898 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,106 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,342 | 17.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,417 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (88012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,545 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,889 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,200 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,388 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,694 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,492 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,134 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,155 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,400 | 71.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,287 | 22.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 747 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,219 | 60.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 562 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 593 | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 430 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,091 | 16.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,876 | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,747 | 30.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 19,903 | 62.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 16,517 | 51.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 321 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,065 | 9.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (88012 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 523 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 465 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,012 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 581 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,287 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,526 | 22.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,381 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,979 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 644 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 616 | 5.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (88012 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,090 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,747 | 12.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 188 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 186 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,079 | 7.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (88012 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 234 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,519 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 424 | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 151 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,514 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 557 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 404 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,018 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,472 | 30.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 953 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 615 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,441 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 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 (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,115 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,867 | 53.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,579 | 49.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,599 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (88012 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,032 | 82.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,195 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,329 | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 418 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,089 | 9.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,484 | 22.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (88012 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,056 | 66.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 403 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 103 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 146 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 47 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 35 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 69 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 3,284 | 27.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (88012 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 332 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,901 | 23.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,951 | 24.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,649 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,921 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,051 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 168 | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 110 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 31 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 49 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (88012 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 49 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 385 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,414 | 11.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,669 | 63.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,317 | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 329 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (88012 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,465 | 58.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,132 | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,734 | 24.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 112 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 357 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 65 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 97 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (88012 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 239 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,084 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,342 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,349 | 30.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (88012 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 686 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 778 | 9.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,231 | 15.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,785 | 21.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,438 | 29.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,125 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 141 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (88012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,347 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $390 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,191 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.38 |
Households (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,014 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,759 | 52.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,618 | 23.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,719 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,326 | 21.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,894 | 35.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,624 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.89 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (88012 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,164 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,992 | 41.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,792 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 253 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,003 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,021 | 33.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (88012 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,512 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 593 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 596 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,210 | 40.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,187 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,926 | 27.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,840 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,129 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,714 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,794 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 369 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,299 | 60.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,126 | 29.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (88012 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,373 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,127 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,972 | 47.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,912 | 46.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 716 | 17.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 243 | 5.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (88012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,436 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 353 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,364 | 953.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,364 | 953.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,364 | 953.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 155 | 43.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 41 | 11.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,631 | 745.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (88012 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,731 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,865 | 63.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,866 | 36.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9,889 | 33.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 141 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 201 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 635 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (88012 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,014 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,531 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Las Cruces, NM88012