| City: | Las Cruces, New Mexico |
| County: | Dona Ana County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:30:35 PM |
| Population: | 605 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 575 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.1912, -106.9205 |
| Land Area: | 0.211 sq mi |
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ZIP code 88004 serves a correctional facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. All 605 residents live in institutionalized group quarters, with zero traditional households in the ZCTA boundary. This ZIP doesn't serve a residential community. It handles mail exclusively for an institutional population.
The post office maintains 768 PO Boxes and 469 business delivery points. Mail processing at correctional facilities follows strict security protocols, with all incoming and outgoing correspondence subject to screening. The single street address, E Las Cruces Ave, has 156 delivery records with unit designations, typical of institutional cell or housing unit mail distribution systems.
The median age of 36.2 years and demographic composition (92% White, 5% Black, 1% Native American) indicate the facility's inmate population characteristics. Per capita income of $4,199 is typical for institutionalized populations, where income opportunities are extremely limited. The 26 business establishments employing 343 people likely include facility operations, support services, and nearby businesses serving the institutional complex.
This ZIP is enclosed within the larger Las Cruces ZIP 88001, which provides standard street delivery for the surrounding residential areas. The PO Box classification applies only to this specific institutional facility, not the broader Las Cruces community. Mail to inmates must follow facility-specific addressing requirements and restrictions.
Single street address with unit designations for internal institutional mail distribution.
ZIP Code 88004 has 605 residents and 0 households. The median age is 36.2 years, younger than the state (39.2) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 90.7% male and 9.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.2%, much higher than the state average of 51.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.5%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the state average (47.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 605Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 974Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,867.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: 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 | -- | 370 | 282 | 277 | 400 | 649 | 707 | 789 | 819 | 857 | 1,326 | 1,198 | 1,037 | 974 |
| Decennial Census | 699 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 605 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 36.4
Female Median Age: 34.6
| 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 | 14 | 90 | 59 | 100 | 102 | 83 | 38 | 37 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 96 | 69 | 116 | 107 | 94 | 41 | 40 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 558 | 92.23% |
| Black: | 33 | 5.45% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 0.99% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.99% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.33% |
| Total: | 605 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 549 | 90.74% | 36.4 years |
| Females: | 56 | 9.26% | 34.6 years |
| Total: | 605 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 738 | 75.77% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 236 | 24.23% |
| Total Population: | 974 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 738 | 75.77% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 236 | 24.23% |
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 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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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 | $26,125 | $21,912 | $21,875 | $21,250 | $21,397 | $23,480 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 974 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 974 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, 1.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 64.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (51.61%). College enrollment is 51.61%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 133 | 14.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 191 | 20.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 270 | 29.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 275 | 30.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 3.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 1.42% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 916 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 592 | 64.63% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 1.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| 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): | 75 | 48.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 80 | 51.61% |
| Total: | 155 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 75 | 48.39% |
ZIP Code 88004 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 26 business establishments, employing about 322 people with an annual payroll of $17,758,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,161Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 26Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,938,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $17,758,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 322Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 88004 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 0.27% of whom live in ZIP Code 88004. It covers 0.211 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: | 0.211 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 88004 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.