ZIP Code 88063 in Sunland Park, NM

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sunland Park, New Mexico
County:Dona Ana County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:48:38 PM
Population:11,408 [See All]
Area Code:575
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:31.8030, -106.5715
Land Area:6.236 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 88063 has 11,408 residents and 3,428 households (average 3.33 persons per household). The median age is 33.2 years, younger than the state (39.2) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (97.2%) and Other / Two or More Races (31.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.0% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.2%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (15.0%) and national averages (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:11,408Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:11,282Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:11,941Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,829.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$35,947Source: Census ACS
Households:3,428Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$121,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.49Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--12,74812,79513,00013,35413,50913,07013,31013,96114,04413,40011,52211,39811,282
Decennial Census12,799------------------11,408------
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: 33.2

Male Median Age: 31.2

Female Median Age: 35.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3714434965334193732943092532923093253072401991188962
Female3894004995154773743293343233783443873923012261259093
Total7608439951,048896747623643576670653712699541425243179155
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,92816.48%
Black:430.24%
Hispanic:*11,08662.39%
Asian:170.10%
American Indian:1270.71%
Hawaiian:20.01%
Other:3,56720.07%
Total:17,770100%
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:5,43247.62%31.2 years
Females:5,97652.38%35.1 years
Total:11,408100%33.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,71868.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2462.18%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,96417.41%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,35429.41%
Total Population:11,282100%
Total Native Population:7,96470.59%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,31829.41%
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 $35,947, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,119 (57.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,052. Family households earn a median of $45,927 versus $15,938 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,989). By gender, male median income is $37,407 and female is $28,730, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,677 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.9%). The largest occupation group is Service (23.7%).

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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$22,828$23,893$24,728$25,458$25,417$25,649$24,867$24,875$23,895$24,095$23,233$27,078$35,947
Median Family Income$23,717$25,021$26,398$28,008$28,037$28,308$28,371$29,708$28,327$28,466$28,517$37,130$45,927
Median NonFamily Income$9,828$9,755$9,935$9,641$11,781$12,742$12,321$12,656$12,517$13,240$13,515$14,041$15,938
Median Male Income$22,264$24,435$23,842$23,369$22,495$24,170$24,583$26,777$27,527$30,858$35,331$39,128$37,407
Median Female Income$16,036$16,382$16,718$17,048$17,207$18,723$20,230$21,132$23,447$24,866$32,583$26,101$28,730
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:4,51150.93%
Unemployed:1491.68%
Not In Labor Force:4,19747.39%
Total:8,857100%
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:1,05523.39%
Service:1,07023.72%
Sales and Office:99622.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:45210.02%
Production, transportation, and material moving:93820.79%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,511100%
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 $121,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $47,700 (64.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,100. The median gross rent is $763, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $277 (57.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $230. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.95% (41.08% with a mortgage, 58.92% free-and-clear) and renters 27.05% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.02%, 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)


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$74,200$81,600$84,700$84,800$87,000$88,700$95,700$94,900$97,800$106,800$106,200$114,600$121,900
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:26826.53%
$500 to $999:48848.32%
$1,000 to $1,499:21621.39%
$1,500 to $1,999:151.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:232.28%
Total:1,010100%
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$486$518$502$562$580$579$543$585$533$484$545$707$763
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,11929.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,60542.98%
Renter Occupied:1,01027.05%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,734100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,73489.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):41610.02%
Total Housing Units:4,150100%
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:2,62563.25%
Multi-Family Units:4069.78%
Other Units:1,11926.96%
Total Housing Units:4,150100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.10% 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 67.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 17.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 27.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 59.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 27.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 22.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.60 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 (33.00%). College enrollment is 25.35%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:1,51622.93%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6579.94%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,28534.56%
Some college, no degree:95414.43%
Associate's degree:3375.10%
Bachelor's degree:67110.15%
Graduate or professional degree:1922.90%
Total:6,612100%
High school or higher:4,43967.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:86313.05%
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:3,07726.26%
Public Insurance:6,68357.03%
No Insurance:1,95916.72%
Total:11,719100%
Has Health Insurance:9,76083.28%
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 Poverty49.8%46.3%42.5%40.7%38.7%38.9%37.5%38.4%38.8%37.5%35.6%31.8%27.2%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:1685.06%
Kindergarten:2637.92%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,09633.00%
High school (grades 9-12):95228.67%
College or graduate school:84225.35%
Total:3,321100%
Early Childhood:43112.98%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,31169.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 88063 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 101 business establishments, employing about 1,598 people with an annual payroll of $54,343,000. USPS data shows 3,586 residential mailboxes and 239 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,586Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:239Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,387Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,094Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:101Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$13,907,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$54,343,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,598Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 88063 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 5.15% of whom live in ZIP Code 88063. It covers 6.236 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.145 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:6.236 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.145 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:3575640Source: Census
Place Name:Sunland Park city; New MexicoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


88065 | | 88062

Schools in ZIP Code 88063


ZIP Code 88063 is in the Gadsden Independent Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 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.

Sunland Park Elementary 305 Alto Vista
Sunland Park, NM 88063
District: Gadsden Independent Schools
Desert View Elementary 1105 Valle Vista Dr
Sunland Park, NM 88063
District: Gadsden Independent Schools
Riverside Elementary 4085 Mcnutt Rd
Sunland Park, NM 88063
District: Gadsden Independent Schools
Gadsden Elementary 1440 Hwy 478
Sunland Park, NM 88063
District: Gadsden Independent Schools
Gadsden Admin Complex Prek Center 4950 Mcnutt Road
Sunland Park, NM 88063
District: Gadsden Independent Schools
Calvary West Christian School 7048 Mcnutt Rd
Anthony, NM 88021
District: Private SchoolNearby
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

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 88063


The University Of Texas At El Paso 500 W. University Ave
El Paso, TX 79968-0691
Type: Post Secondary
Pipo Academy Of Hair Design 3000 Pershing Dr
El Paso, TX 79903
Type: Post Secondary
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso 5001 El Paso Drive
El Paso, TX 79905-2827
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest University At El Paso 1414 Geronimo
El Paso, TX 79925
Type: Post Secondary
Vista College 6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925-2021
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]
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