| City: | Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| Names to Avoid: | University Park |
| County: | Dona Ana County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:30:33 PM |
| Population: | 495 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.2781, -106.7470 |
| Land Area: | 0.496 sq mi |
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ZIP code 88003 serves New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, covering the main campus. Of the 495 residents, 487 live in group quarters, which means nearly everyone here is a student in university housing. Only 2 occupied housing units exist in the entire ZIP. The median age is 20.3 years.
Mail delivery works through campus buildings rather than traditional street addresses. International Mall leads with 120 ZIP+4 records, followed by Garcia Hall, Alumni Hall, and Campus Housing. Greek Row, Monagle Hall, and Frenger Mall round out the address landscape. Named buildings like Corbett Center receive mail directly.
The post office maintains 99 PO Boxes for a campus with just 2 households, giving it a 49.5x adoption rate. This isn't about local residents choosing PO Boxes. It's about students, faculty, and staff who need reliable mail service while on campus. Many use boxes because dorm addresses change each semester.
Education statistics tell the story: 100% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Per capita income sits at $5,613, typical for a student population. The alias "University Park" appears in postal records but isn't valid for mailing.
Use Las Cruces, NM 88003 for all correspondence. Include building names when applicable:
Street names are campus buildings and pedestrian malls rather than traditional roads, with residence halls like Garcia, Alumni, and Monagle receiving direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 88003 has 495 residents and 2 households (average 4.00 persons per household). The median age is 20.3 years, significantly younger than the state (39.2) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.0% male and 57.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.8%, much higher than the state average of 51.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.1%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 495Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 447Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 998.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,044 | 1,129 | 1,090 | 1,048 | 816 | 619 | 490 | 500 | 581 | 618 | 479 | 458 | 447 |
| Decennial Census | 894 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 495 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.3
Male Median Age: 20.6
Female Median Age: 20
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 142 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 141 | 128 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 201 | 270 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 311 | 51.15% |
| Black: | 16 | 2.63% |
| Hispanic:* | 139 | 22.86% |
| Asian: | 8 | 1.32% |
| American Indian: | 15 | 2.47% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 119 | 19.57% |
| Total: | 608 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 213 | 43.03% | 20.6 years |
| Females: | 282 | 56.97% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 495 | 100% | 20.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 418 | 93.51% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 1.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 21 | 6.49% |
| Total Population: | 447 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 418 | 93.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 29 | 6.49% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,125), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.3%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (35.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,750 | $25,568 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 182 | 40.72% |
| Unemployed: | 38 | 8.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 227 | 50.78% |
| Total: | 447 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 59 | 32.42% |
| Service: | 49 | 26.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 64 | 35.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 5.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 182 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (30.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (87.70%). The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 91.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (53.70%). Public coverage is 3.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (50.90%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.20%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 90.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 10.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 408 | 91.28% |
| Public Insurance: | 14 | 3.13% |
| No Insurance: | 25 | 5.59% |
| Total: | 447 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 422 | 94.41% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 446 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 446 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 88003 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 33 business establishments, employing about 379 people with an annual payroll of $11,146,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 556Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 33Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,858,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,146,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 379Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88003 is located in Dona Ana County, New Mexico, within the Las Cruces, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29740) and New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 221,665 people, about 0.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 88003. It covers 0.496 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Las Cruces, NMSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 29740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 221,665Source: Census |
| MSA: | Las Cruces, NM MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.496 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 71739.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3539380Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Las Cruces city; New MexicoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 88003 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.