88001 ZIP Code, Las Cruces, NM
88001 is a ZIP code in Las Cruces, New Mexico in Doña Ana County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88003, 88046 and 88047. 37,690 people live here in 15,602 households, more than in 9 of every 10 New Mexico ZIP codes. At about 3,398 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (42% own). Median household income is $33,087, well below the New Mexico median of $64,059; the median age is 28.8, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Las Cruces, NM
- County: Doña Ana County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 37,690
- Median household income: $33,087
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 37,690 |
| Households | 15,602 |
| Median household income | $33,087 |
| Income per person | $20,163 |
| Median age | 28.8 |
| Homeowners | 41.7% |
| Median home value | $163,800 |
| Median rent | $806 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.4% |
| Broadband internet | 87.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 43.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 10.6% |
| $10–15K | 9.7% |
| $15–25K | 17.7% |
| $25–35K | 15.0% |
| $35–50K | 12.8% |
| $50–75K | 17.3% |
| $75–100K | 7.0% |
| $100–150K | 6.3% |
| $150–200K | 2.5% |
| $200K+ | 1.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.8% |
| 10–19 | 17.8% |
| 20–24 | 15.7% |
| 25–34 | 16.3% |
| 35–44 | 11.1% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 8.7% |
| 65–74 | 5.9% |
| 75+ | 5.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 21.6% |
| Owned outright | 17.4% |
| Rented | 54.1% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 53.9% |
| Townhome | 3.3% |
| 2–4 units | 13.2% |
| 5–19 units | 14.1% |
| 20+ units | 7.4% |
| Mobile / other | 8.1% |
Businesses in 88001
905 business establishments with 12,753 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 181
- Accommodation and Food Services: 129
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 115
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 99
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 84
- Finance and Insurance: 77
- Construction: 54
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 51
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 88003 — University Park CDP, NM (0.9 mi)
- 88046 — Mesilla town, NM (3 mi)
- 88047 (5.7 mi)
- 88048 — Mesquite CDP, NM (11.6 mi)
- 88004 (11.8 mi)
- 88011 — Las Cruces city, NM (11.9 mi)
- 88072 — Vado CDP, NM (13.2 mi)
- 88052 — Organ CDP, NM (14.2 mi)
Areas that include 88001
- Las Cruces, NM ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- University Park, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Tortugas, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Doña Ana County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 18: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Doña Ana County
- No. 3 of 18: lowest median age in Doña Ana County
- No. 5 of 5: highest median household income in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 5 of 5: highest median home value in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of households with children in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 2 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 1 of 6: lowest median age in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Las Cruces, NM
Mail every home in 88001
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88001 in?
- 88001 is a Las Cruces, NM mailing address. By land area, 68% lies inside Las Cruces, 9% lies inside University Park and 2% lies inside Tortugas; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88001 in?
- 88001 is in Doña Ana County.
- What is the population of 88001?
- About 37,690 people (±1,755), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 36,831.
- What is the median household income in 88001?
- $33,087 (±$2,869), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 88001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88003 (0.9 mi, University Park), 88046 (3 mi, Mesilla), 88047 (5.7 mi), 88048 (11.6 mi, Mesquite), 88004 (11.8 mi) and 88011 (11.9 mi, Las Cruces).
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