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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

88005

Las Cruces

ZIP Code 88005 is a standard zip code serving Las Cruces, Las Cruces, New Mexico (NM), in Doña Ana County, United States. It has an estimated population of 27,116 with a median household income of $42,744. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $42,744

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
New Mexico (NM)
County
Doña Ana
City
Las Cruces
Timezone
America/Denver

Coordinates

Latitude
32.316100
Longitude
-106.799100

Geographic Details

Land Area
49.16 mi²
Water Area
0.19 mi²
Population Density
552.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box
32.361398°N, 32.199128°S, -106.724530°E, -106.922220°W

With 27,116 residents spread across 49.16 square miles, this area has a population density of 552.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

27,116

Population

85th percentile

$42,744

Median Income

35th percentile

$157,000

Median Home Value

60th percentile

49.16 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 88005 is $42,744, and the median home value is $157,000.

Housing

11,467

Total Units

10,692

Occupied Units

93.2%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Las Cruces, NM.

88001

Las Cruces

 88003

Las Cruces

 88004

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 88006

Las Cruces

 88007

Las Cruces

 88011

Las Cruces

 88012

Las Cruces

 88013

Las Cruces

Similar ZIP Codes in New Mexico

ZIP codes with similar median household income in New Mexico.

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 87002

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$41,159

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Cerrillos

$47,222

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Grants

$39,868

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