88002 ZIP Code — White Sands Missile Range, NM

Dona Ana County, New Mexico

ZIP code 88002 is located in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. It covers approximately 51.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,449 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 575.

About ZIP code 88002

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 96%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $88,750.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 33% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

1,449

population

51.13

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

88002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 88002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 88002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
White Sands Missile Range	Acceptable
White Sands Missile Range	Acceptable
White Sands Missile Range	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

88011 Las Cruces (9.5 mi) 88048 Mesquite (14.1 mi) 88047 Mesilla Park (14.9 mi) 88001 Las Cruces (15.5 mi) 88081 Chaparral (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,449
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	35
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	51.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.2989
Longitude	-106.4796
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	24.1%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	4.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,449

Population

People per sq mi

21.9

Median age

$88,750

Median household income

$29,225

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,280

Median monthly rent

4.1%

Home ownership

1.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

119

Housing units

45.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

138

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

293

20–24

186

106

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	400	27.6%
18 and over	1,049	72.4%
65 and over	20	1.4%
Median age	21.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%

Two or more races 15.3%

Black or African American 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Asian 5.4%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	950	61.5%
Two or more races	237	15.3%
Black or African American	172	11.1%
Hispanic or Latino	95	6.2%
Asian	84	5.4%
Other race	4	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.1%	55.2%	48.8%
$50k – $100k	46.1%	27.2%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	15.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	4.1%

Under $10k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 26.7%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	26.7%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$88,750

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,280
Owner occupied	4.1%
Renter occupied	95.9%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	40.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	22.2%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	6.7%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	75.3%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	55.7%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.7%
Electricity	68.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	249	73.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	53	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	11.4%
Households with children under 18	132	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	5.9%
Average household size	3.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.7%	25.1%
Married	36.2%	70.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	1.7%
Divorced	3.1%	3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 7.5%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 13.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.4%

Graduate / professional 22.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	45.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	79	25.1%
Kindergarten	32	10.2%
Elementary school	100	31.7%
High school	38	12.1%
College / grad school	66	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 57.5%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Professional & management 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Construction 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.9%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	1.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	20.5%
Government	78.9%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	17.4%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.5

Poverty

All people 1.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.3%
High blood pressure	15.1%
High cholesterol	16.2%
Diabetes	3.3%
Heart disease	1.6%
Stroke	1.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	9.0%
Kidney disease	1.1%
Pulmonary disease	2.2%
Cancer	2.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	12.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	6.4%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	5.4%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.0%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	78.4%
Teeth loss	8.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	163	33.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.3%
Public insurance	15.3%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	15.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,223	84.4%
Spanish	53	4.3%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.5%
Other languages	43	3.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,364	94.1%
Born in same state	1,331	91.9%
Born in different state	231	15.9%
Foreign born	33	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	85	5.9%
Not a US citizen	55	64.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	259	17.9%
Italian	138	9.5%
Polish	77	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.5%
Arab	20	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.5%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 88002

What city is ZIP code 88002 in?

ZIP code 88002 is primarily assigned to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

What county is ZIP code 88002 in?

ZIP code 88002 falls within Dona Ana County, New Mexico.

Is ZIP code 88002 mostly rentals?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 88002 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 88002 have a large veteran population?

33% of civilians in ZIP code 88002 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 88002?

45% 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 88002?

ZIP code 88002 has an estimated population of 1,449 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 88002 in?

ZIP code 88002 observes the MST timezone.