ZIP Code 88001 Demographics & Data

Insights on Las Cruces, NM (ZIP Code 88001)

New Mexico

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 88001

ZIP Code 88001 is associated with the U.S. city Las Cruces in New Mexico (DoYAa Ana County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 36,050. It is estimated that about 23.3% of residents in this New Mexico region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $17,267. The median household income is $30,102, while about 34% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 88001 is approximately 26.7 years, and 14.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 88001

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 88001 is 36,050.

Las Cruces, NM

The 88001 ZIP Code is associated with Las Cruces, NM in DoYAa Ana County.

Area Codes associated with 88001

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 88001 include 575.

Sunrise / Sunset in 88001

Sunrise: 6:00 am
Sunset: 8:09 pm
Sunrise in 88001 6:00 am
Sunrise in 88001 8:09 pm

Weather forecast for 88001

Overnight's forecast for 88001: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy. Low around 65, with temperatures rising to around 69 overnight. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 88001

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 88001 Fair

Internet in 88001

An estimated 86.0% of households in ZIP Code 88001 have a computer, while about 68.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 88001

The gender split in ZIP Code 88001 is an estimated 49.7% male and approximately 50.3% female.

Health Insurance in 88001

Approximately 18.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 88001 (Las Cruces, NM) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 88001

The median household income in ZIP Code 88001 is $30,102, while the region's mean household income is $43,361. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $17,267. The per capita income in ZIP Code 88001 of $17,267 is approximately 36.59% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,230. An estimated 33.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately253.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 88001 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 1.0% of 88001 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 88001

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 17.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 8.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 18.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 13.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 5.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 1.0%
$200,000 or more per year 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 88001

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 88001, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 69.1% of 88001 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 88001 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.5%), followed by Some other race (6.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 88001

Industry Percent
White 87.5%
Black or African American 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 6.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 88001

Residents of ZIP Code 88001 are younger than average. The median age of 26.7 years in ZIP Code 88001 is approximately 29.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.4% of the population in 88001 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 88001 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 88001

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.8%
5 to 9 years 7.0%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 10.1%
20 to 24 years 18.4%
25 to 34 years 14.2%
35 to 44 years 10.2%
45 to 54 years 8.5%
55 to 59 years 4.0%
60 to 64 years 4.0%
65 to 74 years 7.0%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 1.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 88001

In ZIP Code 88001, 81.3% of the population graduated high school, while 23.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.4% in this DoYAa Ana County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 88001

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 9.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.4%
Some college, no degree 23.9%
Associate's degree 8.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate or professional degree 9.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 88001 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 88001

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 88001 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 88001 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 81.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 88001 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 88001

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 81.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 88001

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 88001

In 88001, 60.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.2 minutes. Approximately 30.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 88001 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 88001 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 88001

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.2%
Construction 6.0%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Retail trade 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.1%
Information 2.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 30.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 16.0%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 5.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 88001

In ZIP Code 88001, 54.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 42.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this DoYAa Ana County region.

Language Spoken in 88001

Language Spoken Percent
English only 54.5%
Spanish 42.1%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 88001

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 88001, an estimated 18.5% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this DoYAa Ana County region.

Age of Housing in 88001

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 17.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 18.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 4.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 88001 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 88001, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 88001 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this DoYAa Ana County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 88001

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 96
Credit reporting or credit repair services 29
Checking or savings account 11
Debt collection 10
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 6
Other 15
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 88001

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 55
Incorrect information on your report 53
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 14
Managing an account 7
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 5
Other 33
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 88001 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 88001 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.7 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 62.62% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 1.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes electricity rates in 88001 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 88001

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 88001 11.87¢/kWh 10.04¢/kWh 7.46¢/kWh
New Mexico 14.87¢/kWh 11.08¢/kWh 6.77¢/kWh
United States 17.11¢/kWh 13.27¢/kWh 8.26¢/kWh

Solar Power in 88001

Month ZIP Code 88001 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 6.44 1.9 5.84
Feb 6.76 3 6.31
Mar 7.23 3.65 7.02
Apr 7.33 5.13 7.3
May 7.02 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.17 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.57 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.75 5.15 7.02
Oct 7.04 3.32 6.92
Nov 6.44 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.97 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 88001. This visualizes solar power levels in 88001 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.