Las Cruces, NM — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 88001 serves a portion of Las Cruces, New Mexico, within Dona Ana County. This community is home to approximately 24,740 residents, with a median age of 33.7 years. The median household income of $30,026 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $180,156 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 40% owner-occupied and 60% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Las Cruces is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 96 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 5.9%, 88001 reflects the economic character of Dona Ana County in New Mexico.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 24,740 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,076 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $30,026 | ↓ 56% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $180,156 | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 96 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.4% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.7 yrs | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 40% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 60% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,133 | — |