ZIP Code 88001: Population, Income, Housing

State: NM

Total population: 37,690 Household income: $33,087 Rent: $806

Overview

Total population

37,690

Rent

$806

Year built

1978

Household income

$33,087

Per capita income

$20,163

Poverty rate

34.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

57.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New Mexico

County

Doña Ana County

City

Las Cruces

Total population

37,690

Adults over 25

21,388

Total households

15,602

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$33,087

Per capita income

$20,163

Poverty rate

34.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

57.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$806

Year built

1978

Households that rent

58.3%

Households that own

41.7%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.7

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

40%

Black

3.3%

Asian

Two or more races

27.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

72.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

27.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,890 (92.1%)

Commute time to work

17 mins

Work from home

1,362 (7.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

35.2%

High school graduate or GED

25%

Some college or associate degree

11.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

28.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 88001 with: Doña Ana County, NM Las Cruces, NM New Mexico United States

ZIP 88001

Total population37,690

Rent$806

Year built1978

Household income$33,087

Per capita income$20,163

Poverty rate34.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Doña Ana County, NM

Total population224,266

Rent$934

Year built1991

Household income$56,848

Per capita income$29,907

Poverty rate21.3%

Unemployment rate4.5%

Las Cruces, NM

Total population114,197

Rent$974

Year built1991

Household income$55,422

Per capita income$31,140

Poverty rate22.6%

Unemployment rate3.9%

New Mexico State

Total population2,120,246

Rent$1,067

Year built1985

Household income$64,059

Per capita income$36,218

Poverty rate17.8%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP88001	CountyDoña Ana, NM	CityLas Cruces, NM	StateNew Mexico	CountryUnited States
Total population	37,690	224,266	114,197	2,120,246	334,922,499
Rent	$806	$934	$974	$1,067	$1,413
Year built	1978	1991	1991	1985	1980
Household income	$33,087	$56,848	$55,422	$64,059	$80,734
Per capita income	$20,163	$29,907	$31,140	$36,218	$44,673
Poverty rate	34.4%	21.3%	22.6%	17.8%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.5%	3.9%	4.2%	4%

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Summary for 88001

Rent & Income

In 88001, the typical monthly rent is $806 and the typical household income is $33,087. Rent here is lower than in both Las Cruces and New Mexico, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 34.4%, which is higher than in both Las Cruces and New Mexico.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 58.3% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 57.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 88001 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 88001 — Poverty

How ZIP 88001 compares in New Mexico (24 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$806	1 / 24	from lower rent	$806 – $1,688
Household income	$33,087	24 / 24	from higher income	$33,087 – $94,550
Poverty rate	34.4%	24 / 24	from lower poverty	7.5% – 34.4%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New Mexico with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 88001

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 1st out of 24 ZIP Codes in New Mexico. Across New Mexico, figures vary from $806 in ZIP 88001 up to $1,688 in ZIP 87144.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 88001 stands 24th out of 24 ZIP Codes. Throughout New Mexico, numbers span from $33,087 in ZIP 88001 up to $94,550 in ZIP 87144.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 24th out of 24 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 7.5% in ZIP 87124 up to 34.4% in ZIP 88001.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 88001 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $806 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 88001

Annual Household Income: $33,087

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 88001

Estimated Rate: 34.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 88001

In ZIP Code 88001, households that rent: 9,095 (58.3%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,095	58.3%
Owner-Occupied	6,507	41.7%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 88001

In ZIP Code 88001, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,192 (57.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	5,192	57.1%
Other renter households	3,903	42.9%
Total renter households	9,095	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 88001

Less than High School: 7,526 people (35.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,353 people (25%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,399 people (11.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,110 people (28.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,388

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.