88005 ZIP Code, Las Cruces, NM
88005 is a ZIP code in Las Cruces, New Mexico in Doña Ana County. It covers 151 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 88004, 88007 and 88046. 27,509 people live here in 11,290 households, more than in 9 of every 10 New Mexico ZIP codes. With about 182 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (61% own). Median household income is $54,452, below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Las Cruces, NM
- County: Doña Ana County
- Land area: 151 sq mi
- Population: 27,509
- Median household income: $54,452
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,509 |
| Households | 11,290 |
| Median household income | $54,452 |
| Income per person | $31,092 |
| Median age | 37.3 |
| Homeowners | 60.8% |
| Median home value | $220,800 |
| Median rent | $890 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.3% |
| Broadband internet | 91.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 32.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.8% |
| $10–15K | 6.0% |
| $15–25K | 12.7% |
| $25–35K | 9.4% |
| $35–50K | 10.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.2% |
| $75–100K | 13.1% |
| $100–150K | 10.7% |
| $150–200K | 5.1% |
| $200K+ | 5.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.5% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 13.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.2% |
| 35–44 | 10.3% |
| 45–54 | 7.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.1% |
| 75+ | 8.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.9% |
| Owned outright | 27.6% |
| Rented | 36.3% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 55.1% |
| Townhome | 4.2% |
| 2–4 units | 14.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.8% |
| 20+ units | 3.8% |
| Mobile / other | 17.9% |
Businesses in 88005
775 business establishments with 10,712 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 114
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 108
- Construction: 99
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 72
- Accommodation and Food Services: 71
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 61
- Wholesale Trade: 41
- Finance and Insurance: 39
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 88004 (2.9 mi)
- 88007 — Las Cruces city, NM (11.5 mi)
- 88046 — Mesilla town, NM (11.6 mi)
- 88001 — Las Cruces city, NM (14.5 mi)
- 88003 — University Park CDP, NM (14.7 mi)
- 88047 (15.9 mi)
- 88044 — La Mesa CDP, NM (18 mi)
- 88021 — La Union CDP, NM (19.5 mi)
Areas that include 88005
- Las Cruces, NM ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Mesilla, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- San Pablo, NM ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Fairacres, NM ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Doña Ana County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- New Mexico ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 18: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Doña Ana County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median household income in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 4 of 5: highest median home value in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 4 of 5: highest share of households with children in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 4 of 6: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 3 of 6: lowest median age in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 4 of 6: highest median age in Las Cruces, NM
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Las Cruces, NM
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 88005, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 88005 in?
- 88005 is a Las Cruces, NM mailing address. By land area, 8% lies inside Las Cruces and 3% lies inside Mesilla; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 88005 in?
- 88005 is in Doña Ana County.
- What is the population of 88005?
- About 27,509 people (±1,576), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,997.
- What is the median household income in 88005?
- $54,452 (±$7,118), 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 88005?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 88005 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88005?
- The closest, measured center to center: 88004 (2.9 mi), 88007 (11.5 mi, Las Cruces), 88046 (11.6 mi, Mesilla), 88001 (14.5 mi, Las Cruces), 88003 (14.7 mi, University Park) and 88047 (15.9 mi).
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