🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

88012

Las Cruces

ZIP Code 88012 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 25,961 with a median household income of $44,691. The area falls within the America/Denver timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 32.583500
Longitude: -106.771400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 364.26 mi²
Population Density: 71.0 people per mi² (45th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.880375°N, 32.347749°S, -106.581273°E, -106.968680°W

With 25,961 residents spread across 364.26 square miles, this area has a population density of 71.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,961

Population

85th percentile

$44,691

Median Income

40th percentile

$139,700

Median Home Value

55th percentile

364.26 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 88012 is $44,691, and the median home value is $139,700.

Housing

9,533

Total Units

8,956

Occupied Units

93.9%

Occupancy Rate

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