88046 ZIP Code — Mesilla, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88046 is located in Mesilla, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 0.62 square miles and serves a population of 663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88046

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $264,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 35% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 88046 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

663

population

0.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mesilla	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	663
Population density	1,069 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	0.62 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.2701
Longitude	-106.8024
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	59.2%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

663

Population

1,069

People per sq mi

51.0

Median age

Median household income

$45,035

Per capita income

$264,300

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

55.3%

Home ownership

4.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

238

Housing units

45.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	6.9%
18 and over	617	93.1%
65 and over	149	22.5%
Median age	51.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	635	91.9%
Hispanic or Latino	28	4.1%
Other race	28	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 39.3%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	39.3%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 22.7%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 13.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$264,300
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	55.3%
Renter occupied	44.7%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	37.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	30.9%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.3%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	26.5%
3 or more	7.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.1%
Electricity	23.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	28.2%
Cohabiting couple	17	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	83	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	152	43.3%
Households with children under 18	44	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	116	33.0%
Average household size	1.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.0%	23.1%
Married	46.4%	28.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.4%
Divorced	8.6%	32.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 26.8%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 34.0%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	45.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	3.2%
Elementary school	41	26.5%
High school	43	27.7%
College / grad school	66	42.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.2%

Retail trade 13.6%

Wholesale trade 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Construction 2.3%

Manufacturing 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.2%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.3%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	12.6%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	34.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.5

Poverty

All people 4.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.9%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.2%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.0%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	8.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	63.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.9%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	663	100.0%
Spanish	28	4.2%
Other Indo-European	28	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	643	97.0%
Born in same state	643	97.0%
Born in different state	431	65.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	3.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	198	29.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.9%
Internet access	71.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88046

What city is ZIP code 88046 in?

ZIP code 88046 is primarily assigned to Mesilla, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88046 in?

ZIP code 88046 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Does ZIP code 88046 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 88046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88046?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 88046?

ZIP code 88046 has an estimated population of 663 residents, with a density of 1,071 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 88046?

The median home value in ZIP code 88046 is $264,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 88046 in?

ZIP code 88046 observes the MST timezone.