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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 88012 has 32,550 residents and 11,705 households (average 2.78 persons per household). The median age is 34.3 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (65.2%) and White (48.3%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 65.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	32,550Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	32,888Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	40,048Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	93.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$66,988Source: Census ACS

Households:	11,705Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$222,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.78Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.08Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	25,597	26,771	26,150	26,294	26,830	27,910	27,926	29,044	30,500	30,080	31,276	31,800	32,888
Decennial Census	25,961	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	32,550	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 34.3

Male Median Age: 33.6

Female Median Age: 34.9

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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	1,123	1,237	1,359	1,232	1,050	1,055	1,167	1,154	978	853	781	859	850	773	641	345	243	148
Female	1,140	1,207	1,301	1,217	1,051	1,183	1,281	1,210	998	942	869	973	983	879	630	406	249	183
Total	2,263	2,444	2,660	2,449	2,101	2,238	2,448	2,364	1,976	1,795	1,650	1,832	1,833	1,652	1,271	751	492	331

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	15,724	34.93%
Black:	740	1.64%
Hispanic:*	21,237	47.17%
Asian:	402	0.89%
American Indian:	675	1.50%
Hawaiian:	40	0.09%
Other:	6,202	13.78%
Total:	45,020	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	15,848	48.69%	33.6 years
Females:	16,702	51.31%	34.9 years
Total:	32,550	100%	34.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	29,297	89.08%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	296	0.90%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,775	5.40%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,520	10.02%
Total Population:	32,888	100%
Total Native Population:	29,593	89.98%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3,295	10.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $66,988, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,549 (41.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,739. Family households earn a median of $69,191 versus $53,804 for nonfamily households (a difference of $15,387). By gender, male median income is $56,484 and female is $58,641, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($47,122), with a current gap of $2,157 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.0%, which is markedly above the state rate (57.8%). The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$47,439	$47,322	$44,691	$46,510	$44,505	$45,449	$46,613	$48,667	$47,249	$51,452	$53,874	$63,545	$66,988
Median Family Income	$49,520	$49,182	$47,295	$49,602	$48,268	$50,504	$53,397	$58,680	$53,678	$53,174	$54,722	$67,200	$69,191
Median NonFamily Income	$37,850	$36,364	$32,348	$32,343	$32,427	$31,738	$31,622	$32,585	$29,526	$41,766	$44,143	$51,284	$53,804
Median Male Income	$39,156	$37,607	$37,811	$39,154	$38,079	$36,971	$42,026	$41,973	$41,042	$41,231	$45,455	$51,491	$56,484
Median Female Income	$26,821	$29,781	$33,525	$33,386	$30,053	$31,035	$30,715	$31,285	$32,338	$37,437	$41,667	$52,630	$58,641

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	15,150	61.63%
Unemployed:	1,178	4.79%
Not In Labor Force:	8,255	33.58%
Total:	24,583	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,720	44.36%
Service:	2,923	19.29%
Sales and Office:	3,240	21.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,376	9.08%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	891	5.88%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,150	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $222,300, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $79,700 (55.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $76,000. The median gross rent is $1,210, which is much higher than the state median ($1,021), is up $272 (29.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $219. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.05% (66.53% with a mortgage, 33.47% free-and-clear) and renters 23.95% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.22%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (13.11%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$142,600	$147,400	$139,700	$138,900	$135,500	$137,700	$140,800	$144,800	$146,300	$147,800	$156,200	$189,500	$222,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	137	4.91%
$500 to $999:	528	18.91%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,314	47.06%
$1,500 to $1,999:	393	14.08%
$2,000 to $2,499:	67	2.40%
$2,500 to $2,999:	32	1.15%
$3,000 or more:	3	0.11%
No Rent:	318	11.39%
Total:	2,792	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$938	$1,016	$1,034	$1,058	$1,047	$1,010	$1,000	$1,008	$991	$1,036	$1,078	$1,191	$1,210

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,900	50.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,968	25.45%
Renter Occupied:	2,792	23.95%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,660	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,660	91.78%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,044	8.22%
Total Housing Units:	12,704	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	8,821	69.43%
Multi-Family Units:	553	4.35%
Other Units:	3,330	26.21%
Total Housing Units:	12,704	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 34.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is notably higher than the state rate (30.20%). High school or higher is 85.90%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 46.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 11.20%, which is on par with the state rate (13.70%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.23%). College enrollment is 26.44%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,438	7.22%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,364	6.84%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,887	19.51%
Some college, no degree:	4,227	21.21%
Associate's degree:	2,092	10.50%
Bachelor's degree:	4,220	21.18%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,700	13.55%
Total:	19,928	100%
High school or higher:	17,126	85.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,920	34.73%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	17,958	49.47%
Public Insurance:	15,329	42.23%
No Insurance:	3,012	8.30%
Total:	36,299	100%
Has Health Insurance:	33,287	91.70%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	15.6%	15.2%	16.1%	15.9%	19.3%	18.1%	19.1%	18.6%	17.2%	16.9%	15.6%	13.6%	11.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	650	6.49%
Kindergarten:	577	5.76%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,731	37.23%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,413	24.08%
College or graduate school:	2,650	26.44%
Total:	10,021	100%
Early Childhood:	1,227	12.24%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,721	67.07%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Las Cruces, New Mexico
County:	Dona Ana County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:46:59 PM
Population:	32,550 [See All]
Area Code:	575
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.6141, -106.7744
Land Area:	348.8 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/88012/zip-code-88012.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	14,406Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	141Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	24,608Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,143Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	319Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	257Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$31,481,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$123,331,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,601Source: CBP

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:	348.8 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

ZIP Code 88012 in Las Cruces, NM

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 88012

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88012

Sources & References