88007 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 88007, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

88007 is a zip code in Doña Ana County, New Mexico, which covers Doña Ana-Hill CCD, Fairacres CCD, Hatch CCD, and Las Cruces, with a total population of 24,233 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 88007 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 88007.

The estimated population of people living in 88007 is 24,233, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 88007 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,233
+3.1%
+8.81%
2020
23,505
+0.41%
-
2019
23,410
+0.26%
-
2018
23,350
+4.85%
-
2017
22,270
 - -

Population of 88007 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 88007 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
35.8%
37.2%
 -3.76%
Black/African American
0.7%
1.1%
 -36.36%
Native
0.2%
0.6%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
61.3%
60.1%
 +2.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 88007 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 88007 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 88007 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 88007 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 +10.11% 41.1 +11.99% 42.1 +8.79%
2020 37.6 -4.33% 36.7 -1.34% 38.7 -6.3%
2019 39.3 -0.76% 37.2 -1.06% 41.3 +0.24%
2018 39.6 +0.51% 37.6 0% 41.2 +0.24%
2017 39.4 - 37.6 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 88007 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 88007 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 1,324 -8.22% 1,504 -9.95% 1,195 1,338
10 to 19 1,515 +16.72% 1,456 +37.51% 1,779 2,031
20 to 29 1,432 +11.99% 1,544 +14.64% 1,585 1,762
30 to 39 1,437 -27.22% 1,063 +3.48% 1,064 1,071
40 to 49 843 +46.46% 1,192 +34.78% 1,243 1,655
50 to 59 2,024 -27.61% 1,695 -20.99% 1,486 1,329
60 to 69 1,099 +34.04% 1,613 +18.97% 1,504 1,935
70+ 1,174 +34.39% 1,355 +24.52% 1,546 1,710

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 88007 zip code is $59,878.00.

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 88007.

  • Under 25
    $24,896.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,279.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,176.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,354.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 88007 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 88007, 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 88007 is currently $84,611.00.

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.

4.86% of households in 88007 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 88007 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.74%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.30%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.86%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 88007 is $31,161.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 88007 by the total population of 88007.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 88007 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 88007 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
    12.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.09%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.10%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 88007 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 88007 zip over the age of 16 is 19,433.

Of those people, a total of 56.90% 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 88007 is 53.20%.

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 88007 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,543 26.40% 14.70%
20 to 24 years 1,820 69.60% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 1,527 91.80% 12.30%
30 to 34 years 1,080 77.50% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 2,454 81.50% 7.10%
45 to 54 years 2,880 75.00% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 1,434 73.40% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,868 67.90% 2.60%
65 to 74 years 2,995 20.50% 18.60%
75 years and over 1,832 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 88007. 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 14,766 59.30% 7.40%
Black or African American 178 71.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 86 39.50% 0.00%
Asian 160 76.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 98 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,544 50.70% 1.60%
Two or more races 1,601 45.50% 6.30%
Hispanic or Latino 10,862 58.20% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,919 55.80% 6.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 88007 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 88007 is 10,339, with median earnings of $36,320.00.

Women in 88007 are earning approximately 101.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,339 $36,320.00
Male 5,361 $36,278.00
Female 4,978 $36,652.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 88007 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 869 $70,387.00
Business and Financial 419 $64,240.00
Computer and Mathematical 133 $112,636.00
Architecture and Engineering 190 $86,042.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 138 $103,537.00
Community and Social Service 200 $37,813.00
Legal 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 878 $43,530.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 276 $26,413.00
Healthcare Practitioners 690 $59,879.00
Healthcare Support 530 $14,026.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 273 $70,152.00
Law Enforcement 49 $77,614.00
Food Preparation and Serving 405 $10,211.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 297 $15,172.00
Personal Care and Service 309 $7,417.00
Sales 1,131 $27,592.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,218 $32,361.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 983 $36,054.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 338 $33,367.00
Production 311 $25,099.00
Transportation and Material Moving 471 $29,327.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 88007 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 88007.

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 580 $59,833.00 289 $72,188.00
Business and Financial 97 $58,608.00 322 $64,668.00
Computer and Mathematical 104 $112,826.00 29 $111,528.00
Architecture and Engineering 180 $86,563.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 77 $106,016.00 61 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 197 $37,578.00
Legal 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Educational and Library 360 $39,015.00 518 $50,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 149 $75,201.00 127 $21,205.00
Healthcare Practitioners 67 $73,242.00 623 $59,478.00
Healthcare Support 123 $12,344.00 407 $14,071.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 273 $70,152.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $79,205.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 212 $3,583.00 193 $11,607.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 143 $16,991.00 154 $7,237.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $40,125.00 290 $7,111.00
Sales 443 $27,002.00 688 $28,346.00
Office and Administrative Support 365 $17,034.00 853 $35,265.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 960 $35,958.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 338 $33,367.00 0 $0.00
Production 225 $26,086.00 86 $21,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 418 $35,603.00 53 $18,250.00

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 8,690 households in 88007, with an average household size of 2.77 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 6,843 families living in the 88007 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 88007:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,842 557 1,444 1,847
Average Household Size 3.21 3 3.09 1.29
Total Families 4,842 557 1,444 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.54 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 6,843 families living in 88007, 14.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 88007:

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 9,614 housing units in 88007.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,690 90.39%
Vacant 924 9.61%

16.59% of the total 9,614 housing units in 88007 are rental units. This is approximately 1,595 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,965 are occupied by the owner - or 72.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 88007 is $722.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 88007 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
    130
  • Less than $500
    382
  • $500 to $999
    899
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    215
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    99
  • $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 88007 is $195,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 88007 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,010
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    577
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    681
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,345
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,573
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,388
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    300
  • $1,000,000 or more
    91

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 88007. The chart below shows the number of properties in 88007 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    157
  • 1940 to 1949
    102
  • 1950 to 1959
    256
  • 1960 to 1969
    505
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,585
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,714
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,868
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,384
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,035
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 88007 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    251
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,363
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,742
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,334

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 88007 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 88007 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 88007.

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
    269
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    617
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,541
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,833
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,470
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    653
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,146
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    60
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    73
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    429
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    303
  • 90 or more minutes
    127

Summary

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