ZIP Code 88047 in Mesilla Park, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Mesilla Park, New Mexico
County:Dona Ana County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:48:08 PM
Population:1,897 [See All]
Area Code:575
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.2197, -106.7169
Land Area:6.446 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 88047 has 1,897 residents and 637 households (average 2.98 persons per household). The median age is 39.2 years, about the same as the state (39.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.4%) and White (42.2%, much lower than the state average of 51.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 73.4%, 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:1,897Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,410Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,020Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:294.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$39,814Source: Census ACS
Households:637Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$109,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.98Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.08Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,8402,0031,7581,8111,9372,4932,5602,3012,1321,6831,4771,3721,410
Decennial Census1,967------------------1,897------
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: 39.2

Male Median Age: 36.2

Female Median Age: 41.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male676382617560665441406478546341361515
Female645055656342545559546779685633252112
Total1311131371261381021201091009413115712211974613627
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:80130.12%
Black:100.38%
Hispanic:*1,39352.39%
Asian:50.19%
American Indian:250.94%
Hawaiian:10.04%
Other:42415.95%
Total:2,659100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:97551.40%36.2 years
Females:92248.60%41.3 years
Total:1,897100%39.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,25188.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1067.52%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5311.28%
Total Population:1,410100%
Total Native Population:1,25188.72%
Total Foreign-born Population:15911.28%
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 $39,814, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,939 (37.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,345. Family households earn a median of $39,309 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,309). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $25,096, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $25,096 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (43.9%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$28,875$31,667$24,688$33,897$36,467$67,896$81,250$70,887$106,159$77,250$40,538$45,058$39,814
Median Family Income$33,087$34,926$34,776$65,521$56,042$74,821$91,610$80,887$89,375$83,011$0$45,701$39,309
Median NonFamily Income$10,811$10,833$9,702$11,875$0$18,750$0$0$0$0$17,616$0$0
Median Male Income$31,875$32,868$34,214$58,917$57,598$58,546$64,219$53,438$58,542$59,766$60,053$0$0
Median Female Income$15,655$18,988$16,010$23,375$23,007$35,071$35,847$38,911$40,143$43,516$43,068$0$25,096
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:54749.55%
Unemployed:363.26%
Not In Labor Force:52147.19%
Total:1,104100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:9517.37%
Service:18734.19%
Sales and Office:24043.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:254.57%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:547100%
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 $109,600, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $24,400 (28.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $109,600. The median gross rent is $522, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is down $88 (14.43%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $350. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.41% (38.15% with a mortgage, 61.85% free-and-clear) and renters 10.59% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.83%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$85,200$98,000$153,700$122,800$110,400$148,700$156,300$106,500$0$127,300$88,100$98,900$109,600
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1118.64%
$500 to $999:4881.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:59100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$610$546$547$443$507$538$807$849$872$1,102$0$471$522
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):19034.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):30855.30%
Renter Occupied:5910.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:557100%

Occupied Housing Units:55775.17%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):18424.83%
Total Housing Units:741100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:45060.73%
Multi-Family Units:243.24%
Other Units:26736.03%
Total Housing Units:741100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 30.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 75.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.80%, which is on par with the state rate (9.50%). Private coverage is 31.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 61.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 8.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.50 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 high school (38.96%). College enrollment is 1.53%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:14519.03%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:405.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):20627.03%
Some college, no degree:8811.55%
Associate's degree:496.43%
Bachelor's degree:19225.20%
Graduate or professional degree:425.51%
Total:762100%
High school or higher:57775.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:23430.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:44331.02%
Public Insurance:86260.36%
No Insurance:1238.61%
Total:1,428100%
Has Health Insurance:1,30591.39%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty25.9%28.5%28.8%23.0%18.3%11.9%3.3%10.1%6.3%8.0%4.4%13.3%17.8%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:103.07%
Kindergarten:6720.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):11735.89%
High school (grades 9-12):12738.96%
College or graduate school:51.53%
Total:326100%
Early Childhood:7723.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):31195.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 88047 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 49 business establishments, employing about 596 people with an annual payroll of $30,964,000. USPS data shows 678 residential mailboxes and 12 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:678Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:12Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,870Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:314Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:94Source: USPS
# of Businesses:49Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$7,424,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$30,964,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:596Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 88047 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 0.86% of whom live in ZIP Code 88047. It covers 6.446 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:6.446 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


88048 | | 88046

Schools in ZIP Code 88047


We could not locate which school district 88047 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.

Tombaugh Elementary 226 Carver Rd
Las Cruces, NM 88005
District: Las Cruces Public SchoolsNearby
Mesquite Elementary 205 Nm Hwy 228
Mesquite, NM 88048
District: Gadsden Independent SchoolsNearby
Early College High School 3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, NM 88001
District: Las Cruces Public SchoolsNearby
Arrowhead Park Medical Academy 3600 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88011
District: Las Cruces Public SchoolsNearby
Mesilla Park Elementary 955 West Union Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
District: Las Cruces Public SchoolsNearby
Mesilla Valley Christian School 3850 Stern Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
District: Private SchoolNearby
College Heights Kindergarten 1210 Wofford Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88001
District: Private SchoolNearby
Las Cruces Academy 1755 Avenida De Mercado
Mesilla, NM 88046
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88047


Burrell College Of Osteopathic Medicine 3501 Arrowhead Drive
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Type: Post Secondary
New Mexico State University-Main Campus 2850 Weddell Street
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Type: Post Secondary
Glitz School Of Cosmetology 2460 Missouri Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Type: Post Secondary
Computer Career Center-Las Cruces 850 N Telshor Blvd, Suite K
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Type: Post Secondary
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana 2800 N. Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Type: Post Secondary
Western Technical College 9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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