88001 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 88001, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

88001 is a zip code in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, which covers Las Cruces, with a total population of 38,524 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 88001 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 88001.

The estimated population of people living in 88001 is 38,524, with a median age of 28.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 88001 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
38,524
+1.49%
+3.50%
2020
37,957
+5.29%
-
2019
36,050
 -2.04% -
2018
36,800
 -1.13% -
2017
37,221
 - -

Population of 88001 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 88001 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
19.6%
25.6%
 -23.44%
Black/African American
2.9%
2.1%
 +38.10%
Native
1.2%
1.1%
 +9.09%
Hispanic
73.3%
68.5%
 +7.01%
Asian
1.8%
1.7%
 +5.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.8%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 88001 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 88001 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 88001 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 88001 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.2 +1.81% 29.6 +8.42% 27 -3.91%
2020 27.7 +3.75% 27.3 +5% 28.1 0%
2019 26.7 -2.2% 26 +1.17% 28.1 -5.07%
2018 27.3 +0.37% 25.7 0% 29.6 -1%
2017 27.2 - 25.7 - 29.9 -

The median age of the 88001 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 88001 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,250 +6.52% 2,120 +22.52% 2,385 2,629
10 to 19 3,236 -5.68% 2,484 +44.07% 3,007 3,687
20 to 29 5,771 -29.75% 4,267 -1.36% 4,232 4,178
30 to 39 2,495 +29% 2,093 +19.94% 3,154 2,514
40 to 49 1,663 +27.41% 1,706 -10.53% 2,157 1,512
50 to 59 1,220 +10.06% 1,736 +13.53% 1,327 1,968
60 to 69 1,617 -12.77% 1,610 -7.53% 1,416 1,486
70+ 1,321 +7.82% 1,632 -9.5% 1,405 1,467

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 88001 zip code is $31,332.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 88001.

  • Under 25
    $20,504.00
  • 25 to 44
    $30,621.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,058.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,372.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 88001 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 88001, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 88001 is currently $44,906.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.47% of households in 88001 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 88001 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    42.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.73%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 88001 is $17,800.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 88001 by the total population of 88001.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 88001 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 88001 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.15%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 88001 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 88001 zip over the age of 16 is 30,761.

Of those people, a total of 59.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 88001 is 54.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 88001 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,945 36.00% 14.70%
20 to 24 years 5,665 70.50% 8.00%
25 to 29 years 2,745 71.50% 9.30%
30 to 34 years 2,964 78.90% 7.80%
35 to 44 years 4,563 72.70% 6.90%
45 to 54 years 3,320 78.30% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 1,785 72.90% 7.90%
60 to 64 years 1,253 49.00% 10.70%
65 to 74 years 2,790 25.70% 6.80%
75 years and over 1,731 1.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 88001. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 19,365 58.20% 9.80%
Black or African American 1,116 80.30% 2.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 613 73.70% 13.90%
Asian 652 64.60% 5.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 55 67.30% 0.00%
Other 4,072 56.30% 9.50%
Two or more races 4,888 59.70% 1.90%
Hispanic or Latino 21,420 59.90% 8.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,904 53.00% 8.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 88001 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 88001 is 16,765, with median earnings of $22,200.00.

Women in 88001 are earning approximately 71.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,765 $22,200.00
Male 9,016 $25,471.00
Female 7,749 $18,115.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 88001 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 950 $35,750.00
Business and Financial 350 $48,100.00
Computer and Mathematical 528 $11,766.00
Architecture and Engineering 354 $44,211.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 236 $26,646.00
Community and Social Service 468 $26,731.00
Legal 161 $36,571.00
Educational and Library 2,122 $26,036.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 324 $18,669.00
Healthcare Practitioners 528 $61,643.00
Healthcare Support 1,071 $16,531.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 214 $36,071.00
Law Enforcement 100 $36,450.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,736 $15,642.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 752 $11,152.00
Personal Care and Service 442 $16,836.00
Sales 1,501 $14,065.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,967 $22,954.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 173 $6,518.00
Construction and Extraction 1,052 $27,717.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 514 $28,167.00
Production 339 $27,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 317 $24,097.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 88001 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 88001.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 460 $34,118.00 490 $36,500.00
Business and Financial 181 $52,865.00 169 $47,575.00
Computer and Mathematical 444 $10,815.00 84 $40,756.00
Architecture and Engineering 299 $50,292.00 55 $43,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 159 $21,964.00 77 $59,155.00
Community and Social Service 265 $21,783.00 203 $38,606.00
Legal 51 $0.00 110 $32,426.00
Educational and Library 737 $32,153.00 1,385 $22,786.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 231 $19,163.00 93 $4,338.00
Healthcare Practitioners 175 $62,393.00 353 $54,205.00
Healthcare Support 358 $26,980.00 713 $11,352.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 165 $25,750.00 49 $0.00
Law Enforcement 100 $36,450.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 993 $16,574.00 743 $14,098.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 491 $11,197.00 261 $11,101.00
Personal Care and Service 92 $5,357.00 350 $17,305.00
Sales 702 $18,640.00 799 $12,171.00
Office and Administrative Support 477 $25,813.00 1,490 $21,032.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $9,282.00 78 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,043 $27,962.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 487 $27,427.00 27 $0.00
Production 239 $30,404.00 100 $21,310.00
Transportation and Material Moving 290 $23,981.00 27 $26,563.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 14,806 households in 88001, with an average household size of 2.47 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,723 families living in the 88001 zip code with an average family size of 3.33 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 88001:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,916 1,109 2,698 7,083
Average Household Size 3.6 3.02 3.57 1.34
Total Families 3,916 1,109 2,698 0
Average Household Size 3.59 2.63 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 7,723 families living in 88001, 29.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 88001:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 16,514 housing units in 88001.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,806 89.66%
Vacant 1,708 10.34%

47.00% of the total 16,514 housing units in 88001 are rental units. This is approximately 7,762 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,473 are occupied by the owner - or 39.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 88001 is $713.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 88001 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    571
  • Less than $500
    1,656
  • $500 to $999
    4,920
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,108
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    78
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 88001 is $123,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 88001 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    619
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,415
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,160
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,387
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    701
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    143
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    39
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 88001. The chart below shows the number of properties in 88001 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    555
  • 1940 to 1949
    703
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,977
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,407
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,860
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,106
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,875
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,517
  • 2010 to 2013
    514
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 88001 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,514
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,306
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,951
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,035

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 88001 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 88001 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 88001.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    502
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,630
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,324
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,624
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,804
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    242
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    938
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    114
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    164
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    598
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    447
  • 90 or more minutes
    148

Summary

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