88005 ZIP Code — Las Cruces, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88005 is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 150.90 square miles and serves a population of 27,279 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88005

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $189,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $45,256. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 88005 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

27,279

population

150.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Las Cruces	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88007 Las Cruces (9.5 mi) 88001 Las Cruces (15.1 mi) 88047 Mesilla Park (17.3 mi) 88044 La Mesa (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	27,279
Population density	181 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	150.90 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.2838
Longitude	-107.0025
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

27,279

Population

181

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$45,256

Median household income

$26,881

Per capita income

$189,900

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

54.4%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

7,175

Housing units

29.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

571

Under 5

666

556

5–9

649

821

10–14

957

923

15–19

1,075

1,751

20–24

2,040

1,722

25–34

2,006

1,305

35–44

1,522

1,036

45–54

1,208

651

55–59

758

797

60–64

928

1,390

65–74

1,620

656

75–84

765

418

85+

488

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,426	19.9%
18 and over	21,853	80.1%
65 and over	5,337	19.6%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.7%

Hispanic or Latino 22%

Two or more races 13.9%

Other race 10.8%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	17,395	49.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7,712	22%
Two or more races	4,867	13.9%
Other race	3,778	10.8%
Black or African American	610	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	547	1.6%
Asian	82	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$45,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

$200k–$300k 27.5%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,900
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	54.4%
Renter occupied	45.6%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	54.9%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	26.4%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.5%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,532	31.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,198	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	2,638	23.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,699	33.4%
Households with children under 18	2,973	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,763	34.0%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	44.4%
Married	36.4%	32.1%
Separated	1.7%	1.7%
Widowed	3.1%	8.0%
Divorced	13.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 22.9%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	29.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	234	3.0%
Kindergarten	289	3.7%
Elementary school	2,714	35.2%
High school	1,441	18.7%
College / grad school	3,030	39.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 13.4%

Professional & management 11.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Public administration 8.2%

Construction 7.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.1%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.3%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	13.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,890	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.2%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,042	95.5%
Spanish	1,878	7.2%
Other Indo-European	1,819	7.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.0%
Other languages	35	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	25,046	91.8%
Born in same state	24,730	90.7%
Born in different state	14,962	54.8%
Foreign born	316	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	2,233	8.2%
Not a US citizen	1,090	48.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,099	7.7%
Italian	1,606	5.9%
Arab	807	3%
English	308	1.1%
Polish	119	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	96	0.4%
Irish	27	0.1%
Dutch	24	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	92.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88005

What city is ZIP code 88005 in?

ZIP code 88005 is primarily assigned to Las Cruces, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88005 in?

ZIP code 88005 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88005?

22% of residents in ZIP code 88005 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88005 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 88005 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88005?

The median household income in ZIP code 88005 is $45,256, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88005?

The median home value in ZIP code 88005 is $189,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 88005 in?

ZIP code 88005 observes the MST timezone.