88063 ZIP Code — Sunland Park, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88063 is located in Sunland Park, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 6.24 square miles and serves a population of 11,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88063

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 $114,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $27,078. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 48% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 88063 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,398

population

6.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88063 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88063

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88063. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunland Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

79922 El Paso (0.9 mi) 79912 El Paso (4.2 mi) 79968 El Paso (4.4 mi) 79902 El Paso (4.6 mi) 88008 Santa Teresa (5.1 mi) 79932 El Paso (5.6 mi) 79901 El Paso (5.8 mi) 79911 El Paso (5.8 mi) 79958 El Paso (5.8 mi) 79976 El Paso (5.8 mi) 79961 El Paso (5.8 mi) 79980 El Paso (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,398
Population density	1,827 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	6.24 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	31.8030
Longitude	-106.5715
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	575

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.6%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

11,398

Population

1,827

People per sq mi

31.9

Median age

$27,078

Median household income

$16,039

Per capita income

$114,600

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

3,248

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

307

Under 5

351

393

5–9

450

379

10–14

433

475

15–19

543

603

20–24

690

657

25–34

751

524

35–44

599

45–54

686

244

55–59

280

299

60–64

343

549

65–74

629

217

75–84

248

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,096	27.2%
18 and over	8,302	72.8%
65 and over	1,792	15.7%
Median age	31.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 35.5%

Hispanic or Latino 32%

Two or more races 17.9%

Other race 14.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,953	35.5%
Hispanic or Latino	5,356	32%
Two or more races	3,005	17.9%
Other race	2,376	14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	57	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.6%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	17.7%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	8.3%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 19.0%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 16.3%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.0%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	16.3%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$27,078

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 17.0%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,600
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	21.6%
3 bedrooms	57.3%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	48.7%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,544	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	168	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	803	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,471	36.9%
Households with children under 18	1,441	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,346	33.8%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.2%	38.6%
Married	45.0%	37.5%
Separated	4.2%	5.0%
Widowed	2.4%	11.5%
Divorced	7.2%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 27.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.1%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	104	3.0%
Kindergarten	271	7.9%
Elementary school	1,246	36.3%
High school	992	28.9%
College / grad school	819	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 10.8%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Professional & management 6.1%

Other services 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Information 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.5%
Service	24.6%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	12.2%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	5.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 32.9%

Under 18 years 37.1%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 24.1%

Female-led households 39.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.0%
Retirement income	9.3%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	22.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	28.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.4%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	80.9%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	96	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	27.0%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	18.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,740	94.2%
Spanish	5,140	47.9%
Other Indo-European	5,140	47.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,264	63.7%
Born in same state	7,120	62.5%
Born in different state	1,196	10.5%
Foreign born	144	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	4,134	36.3%
Not a US citizen	2,498	60.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	93	0.8%
French	27	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88063

What city is ZIP code 88063 in?

ZIP code 88063 is primarily assigned to Sunland Park, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88063 in?

ZIP code 88063 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 88063?

Approximately 48% of households in ZIP code 88063 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 88063?

33% of residents in ZIP code 88063 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88063?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 88063?

The median household income in ZIP code 88063 is $27,078, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 88063 in?

ZIP code 88063 observes the MST timezone.