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Dona Ana County
Mesquite, NM
88048
88048 ZIP Code — Mesquite, NM
Dona Ana County, New Mexico
ZIP code 88048 is located in
Mesquite ,
New Mexico ,
within Dona Ana County .
It covers approximately 21.83 square miles and serves a population of
3,211 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 575 .
About ZIP code 88048
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 $98,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $45,247. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 47% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 88048 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,211
Population density
147 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
21.83 sq mi
Water area
0.10 sq mi
Latitude
32.1356
Longitude
-106.6235
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
575
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.0%
55.2%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
42.8%
27.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
15.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.1%
Demographics & statistics
$45,247
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 699 21.8% 18 and over 2,512 78.2% 65 and over 582 18.1% Median age 43.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % Hispanic or Latino 2,026 38.7% Other race 1,338 25.5% White 1,105 21.1% Two or more races 688 13.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 66 1.3% Black or African American 14 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
54.0%
55.2%
48.8%
$50k – $100k
42.8%
27.2%
29.4%
$100k – $200k
3.2%
15.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
4.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.4% $10k–$15k 4.3% $15k–$25k 24.6% $25k–$35k 8.5% $35k–$50k 14.5% $50k–$75k 27.1% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 4.0% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 0.8% Median income $45,247
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,700 Median rent / month $717 Owner occupied 85.2% Renter occupied 14.8% Vacant 6.8% Single-family detached 53.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 46.4% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 10.3% 1990–1999 33.3% 1980–1989 11.1% 1970–1979 22.8% 1960–1969 11.1% 1950–1959 1.2% 1940–1949 1.2% 1939 or earlier 4.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 14.7% 3 bedrooms 51.8% 4 bedrooms 27.0% 5+ bedrooms 6.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.4% 1 vehicle 35.1% 2 vehicles 36.1% 3 or more 24.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.9% Electricity 34.0% Propane / LP gas 3.6% Wood 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 434 33.7% Cohabiting couple 238 18.5% Male householder, no spouse 168 13.0% Female householder, no spouse 449 34.8% Households with children under 18 335 26.0% Households with seniors (65+) 489 37.9% Average household size 2.49
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 40.0% 14.2% Married 37.8% 38.4% Separated 0.0% 9.2% Widowed 4.5% 15.0% Divorced 17.7% 23.3%
Education
Less than 9th grade
31.4%
Some HS, no diploma
19.5%
Some college, no degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 49.1% Bachelor's or higher 5.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 49 6.2% Kindergarten 8 1.0% Elementary school 247 31.2% High school 362 45.7% College / grad school 126 15.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.4%
Finance & real estate
21.2%
Professional & management
8.1%
Education & healthcare
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.0% Service 1.4% Sales & office 22.0% Natural resources & construction 46.4% Production & transportation 15.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.4% Government 5.5% Self-employed 12.1% Unpaid family workers 3.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.9% Carpool 4.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 1.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
27.6%
Female-led households
11.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.1% Retirement income 15.4% Supplemental Security 26.2% Cash public assistance 5.0% Food stamps / SNAP 22.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.1% High blood pressure 29.5% High cholesterol 30.2% Diabetes 14.3% Heart disease 5.8% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 20.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 5.3% Cancer 3.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.6% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 31.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.0% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 22.9% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 13.7% No health insurance 26.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.4% Visited dentist 53.2% Cholesterol screening 81.9% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 33.0% Under 18 12.2% 18–64 years 35.2% 65 and over 50.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 30.0% Public insurance 60.9% No insurance 17.2% Uninsured under 19 13.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,176 98.9% Spanish 1,497 47.1% Other Indo-European 1,487 46.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,151 67.0% Born in same state 2,049 63.8% Born in different state 1,089 33.9% Foreign born 102 3.2% Naturalized citizen 1,060 33.0% Not a US citizen 608 57.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 110 3.4%
Ancestry Count % French 37 1.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 82.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88048
What city is ZIP code 88048 in?
ZIP code 88048 is primarily assigned to Mesquite, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 88048 in?
ZIP code 88048 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88048?
Approximately 47% of households in ZIP code 88048 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 88048?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 88048 mostly owner-occupied?
85% of occupied units in ZIP code 88048 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88048?
17% of residents in ZIP code 88048 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 88048 in?
ZIP code 88048 observes the MST timezone.
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