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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 88044 has 3,289 residents and 1,231 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 43.6 years, older than the state (39.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.1%) and White (43.3%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.1%, 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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	3,289Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	2,618Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	2,389Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$64,910Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,231Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$234,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.10Source: 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	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	4,183	4,339	4,444	4,518	3,929	3,702	3,567	3,527	3,299	3,333	2,791	2,499	2,684	2,618
Decennial Census	3,896	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3,289	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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

Median Age: 43.6

Male Median Age: 42.6

Female Median Age: 44.3

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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	71	101	142	116	86	69	74	92	87	87	103	143	141	102	81	49	39	42
Female	64	100	104	128	80	87	89	102	87	97	106	146	125	101	99	52	52	45
Total	135	201	246	244	166	156	163	194	174	184	209	289	266	203	180	101	91	87

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

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Population by Race

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White:	1,425	30.03%
Black:	16	0.34%
Hispanic:*	2,568	54.11%
Asian:	8	0.17%
American Indian:	27	0.57%
Hawaiian:	2	0.04%
Other:	700	14.75%
Total:	4,746	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:	1,625	49.41%	42.6 years
Females:	1,664	50.59%	44.3 years
Total:	3,289	100%	43.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	2,179	83.23%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	10	0.38%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	222	8.48%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	207	16.39%
Total Population:	2,618	100%
Total Native Population:	2,189	83.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:	429	16.39%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $64,910, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $31,021 (91.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,874. Family households earn a median of $71,983 versus $63,023 for nonfamily households (a difference of $8,960). By gender, male median income is $45,227 and female is $44,899, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $328 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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	2024
Median Household Income	$33,889	$35,444	$35,734	$37,575	$37,180	$37,572	$37,845	$37,747	$34,036	$34,012	$43,947	$54,485	$60,855	$64,910
Median Family Income	$38,508	$39,844	$42,171	$45,461	$45,688	$44,032	$43,235	$40,964	$45,139	$43,750	$58,359	$63,516	$62,095	$71,983
Median NonFamily Income	$24,740	$16,563	$19,417	$23,750	$21,649	$27,579	$21,211	$18,750	$15,637	$15,343	$17,188	$0	$50,865	$63,023
Median Male Income	$31,641	$27,266	$30,039	$30,070	$29,484	$30,100	$30,527	$30,989	$31,901	$43,421	$44,896	$47,917	$42,108	$45,227
Median Female Income	$26,774	$25,924	$22,917	$26,190	$29,583	$31,080	$35,164	$29,167	$35,172	$38,320	$42,857	$45,595	$57,765	$44,899

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,045	47.76%
Unemployed:	153	6.99%
Not In Labor Force:	990	45.25%
Total:	2,188	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	445	42.58%
Service:	176	16.84%
Sales and Office:	204	19.52%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	76	7.27%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	144	13.78%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,045	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $234,200, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $90,400 (62.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $122,700. The median gross rent is $584, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $16 (2.82%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $127. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.11% (50.75% with a mortgage, 49.25% free-and-clear) and renters 14.89% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.59%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Home Value	$143,800	$125,600	$120,000	$124,100	$125,400	$106,300	$107,900	$98,200	$111,500	$108,400	$120,700	$154,200	$194,000	$234,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	40	28.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:	11	7.86%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	89	63.57%
Total:	140	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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	2024
Median Rent	$568	$586	$516	$553	$570	$598	$620	$643	$711	$741	$0	$522	$540	$584

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	406	43.19%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	394	41.91%
Renter Occupied:	140	14.89%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	940	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	940	68.41%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	434	31.59%
Total Housing Units:	1,374	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,119	81.44%
Multi-Family Units:	50	3.64%
Other Units:	205	14.92%
Total Housing Units:	1,374	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 29.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 79.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 56.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.30%). College enrollment is 23.82%, 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 2011-2024 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:	258	13.59%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	128	6.74%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	584	30.77%
Some college, no degree:	250	13.17%
Associate's degree:	117	6.16%
Bachelor's degree:	324	17.07%
Graduate or professional degree:	237	12.49%
Total:	1,898	100%
High school or higher:	1,512	79.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	561	29.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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:	1,356	45.46%
Public Insurance:	1,479	49.58%
No Insurance:	148	4.96%
Total:	2,983	100%
Has Health Insurance:	2,835	95.04%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	18.6%	20.3%	23.0%	19.5%	18.2%	16.1%	14.2%	14.1%	19.5%	25.3%	18.7%	19.1%	20.4%	16.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 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:	30	4.86%
Kindergarten:	26	4.21%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	298	48.30%
High school (grades 9-12):	116	18.80%
College or graduate school:	147	23.82%
Total:	617	100%
Early Childhood:	56	9.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	440	71.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	La Mesa, New Mexico
Names to Avoid:	Santo Tomas
County:	Dona Ana County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	10:26:27 AM
Population:	3,289 [See All]
Area Code:	575
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.1406, -106.8157
Land Area:	594.34 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/88044/zip-code-88044.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	895Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	11Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,242Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	703Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	29Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$2,566,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$9,761,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	217Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Las Cruces, NMSource: Census
CBSA Number:	29740Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	209,233Source: Census
MSA:	Las Cruces, NM MSASource: Census
Land Area:	594.34 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.473 sq miSource: 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:	3538680Source: Census
Place Name:	La Mesa CDP; New MexicoSource: Census

ZIP Code 88044 in La Mesa, 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 (2011-2024)

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 88044

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88044

Sources & References