88047 ZIP Code — Mesilla Park, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88047 is located in Mesilla Park, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 6.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,372 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88047

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,058. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 88047 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,372

population

6.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mesilla Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88001 Las Cruces (4.9 mi) 88011 Las Cruces (7.2 mi) 88048 Mesquite (8 mi) 88002 White Sands Missile Range (14.9 mi) 88021 Anthony (16.3 mi) 88007 Las Cruces (16.9 mi) 88005 Las Cruces (17.3 mi) 88044 La Mesa (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,372
Population density	213 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	6.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.2197
Longitude	-106.7169
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	45.2%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	40.7%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,372

Population

213

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$45,058

Median household income

$22,357

Per capita income

$98,900

Median home value

$471

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

674

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

109

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	320	23.3%
18 and over	1,052	76.7%
65 and over	316	23.0%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.8%

Other race 28.3%

White 26.5%

Two or more races 8.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	798	36.8%
Other race	615	28.3%
White	574	26.5%
Two or more races	183	8.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	12.3%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	40.7%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 26.8%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	26.8%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
Median income	$45,058

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 31.4%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k–$300k 10.6%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,900
Median rent / month	$471
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	22.6%
Single-family detached	62.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.1%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	30.3%
1980–1989	4.0%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.3%
Electricity	28.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	5.7%
No fuel used	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	196	34.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	106	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	261	46.4%
Households with children under 18	171	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	196	34.8%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.9%	46.4%
Married	49.1%	29.5%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.6%
Divorced	0.6%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 27.0%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.3%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.9%
Kindergarten	55	23.5%
Elementary school	67	28.6%
High school	110	47.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 47.8%

Education & healthcare 14.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Professional & management 8.9%

Retail trade 8.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	35.4%
Sales & office	37.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.6

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.7%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.2%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.3%
Under 18	17.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.7%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,286	93.7%
Spanish	355	27.6%
Other Indo-European	355	27.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,143	83.3%
Born in same state	1,143	83.3%
Born in different state	848	61.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	229	16.7%
Not a US citizen	44	19.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	135	9.8%
Italian	51	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88047

What city is ZIP code 88047 in?

ZIP code 88047 is primarily assigned to Mesilla Park, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88047 in?

ZIP code 88047 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88047?

Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 88047 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 88047 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 88047 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 88047 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 88047 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88047?

20% of residents in ZIP code 88047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 88047 in?

ZIP code 88047 observes the MST timezone.