Zip Code 88005
Las Cruces, New Mexico — Dona Ana County
📍 ZIP code 88005 is in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
ZIP code 88005 is located in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico. It is a zip code in the Mountain (MST/MDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 27,017. The area code for ZIP code 88005 is 575.
Quick Answer
Zip code 88005 is in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Dona Ana County). It has a population of 27,017, median household income of $51,770, and median home value of $207,100.
Population
27,017
Income
$51,770
Home Value
$207,100
Climate
96°F / 30°F
About Zip Code 88005
Zip code 88005 is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. Home to approximately 27,017 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 3878 ft and falls within the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone. The local area code is 575.
The median household income is $51,770 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $207,100, and the cost of living index is 65 (35% below the national average of 100).
Summers average a high of 96°F while winters drop to 30°F. The area receives about 9 in of rain and 1 in of snow annually. The zip code covers 49.2 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of water.
Key Statistics
27,017
$51,770
$207,100
Mountain (MST/MDT)
575
3878 ft
49.2 sq mi
37.3
12,039
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Compare With Nearby Zip Codes
| Metric | 88005 | 88001 | 88003 | 88047 | 88044 | 88004 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City | Las Cruces, NM | Las Cruces, NM | Las Cruces, NM | Mesilla Park, NM | La Mesa, NM | Las Cruces, NM |
| Population | 27,017 | 38,972 | 447 | 1,410 | 2,684 | 974 |
| Median Income | $51,770 | $32,978 | $0 | $39,814 | $60,855 | $0 |
| Home Value | $207,100 | $158,300 | $0 | $109,600 | $194,000 | $0 |
| Cost of Living | 65 | 60 | 100 | 60 | 62 | 100 |
| Median Age | 37.3 | 27.4 | 19.2 | 29.5 | 38 | 40.5 |
Cost of Living
100 = National Average. Las Cruces's cost of living is 35% below the national average.
vs. State Avg
Below
Affordability
Very Affordable
Income-to-Home
4.0x
Demographics
Zip code 88005 has a population of 27,017 people with a median age of 37.3. There are 12,039 housing units in this area.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Population History
Las Cruces (88005) population trend from 2010 to 2024
↓ -20.9%Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.
Climate & Weather
96°F
30°F
9 in
1 in
Las Cruces experiences hot summers with average highs around 96°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 30°F. The area receives about 1 in of snow per year.
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Housing & Economy
Median Home Value
$207,100
Median Household Income
$51,770
With 12,039 housing units across 49.2 square miles, 88005 has a housing density of 245 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.0x.
Location & Geography
Latitude
32.2583°
Longitude
-106.8231°
Land Area
49.2 sq mi
Water Area
0.2 sq mi
Nearby Zip Codes
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The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 88005's $51,770. A way to compare Las Cruces to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics
The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 88005 (Las Cruces, NM). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.
Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.
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What zip code is Las Cruces, New Mexico?
Las Cruces, New Mexico uses zip code 88005 along with 6 other zip codes.
What county is zip code 88005 in?
Zip code 88005 is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of zip code 88005?
The population of zip code 88005 is 27,017 with a median age of 37.3.
Is 88005 in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
Yes, zip code 88005 is in Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The area code is 575.
Frequently Asked Questions
What city is zip code 88005 in?
Zip code 88005 is in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is part of Dona Ana County and uses the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
What is zip code 88005?
Zip code 88005 is a U.S. postal code in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Dona Ana County). It has a population of 27,017 and covers 49.2 square miles.
What is the population of zip code 88005?
The population of zip code 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) is 27,017 with a median age of 37.3. There are approximately 12,039 housing units in this area.
What is the median income in zip code 88005?
The median household income in zip code 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) is $51,770 per year. The cost of living index is 65 (100 = national average).
What is the average home price in zip code 88005?
The median home value in zip code 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) is $207,100. The cost of living index is 65 compared to the national average of 100.
What county is zip code 88005 in?
Zip code 88005 is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico. The primary city is Las Cruces.
What is the area code for zip code 88005?
Zip code 88005 in Las Cruces, NM uses area code 575. It is located in the Mountain (MST/MDT) timezone.
Is zip code 88005 a good place to live?
Zip code 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) has a cost of living index of 65 (100 = national average), a median household income of $51,770, and median home values of $207,100. The median age is 37.3. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.
What is the cost of living in zip code 88005?
The cost of living index for zip code 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) is 65, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $207,100.
What schools serve zip code 88005?
Zip code 88005 in Las Cruces, New Mexico is served by the local school district of Dona Ana County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.
All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.
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