88063 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 88063, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

88063 is a zip code in Doña Ana County and El Paso County, New Mexico, which covers South Doña Ana CCD and El Paso, with a total population of 11,522 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 88063 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 88063.

The estimated population of people living in 88063 is 11,522, with a median age of 32.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 88063 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,522
 -14.01% -13.43%
2020
13,400
 -4.59% -
2019
14,044
+0.59%
-
2018
13,961
+4.89%
-
2017
13,310
 - -

Population of 88063 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 88063 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
4%
1.4%
 +185.71%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
95.8%
98.4%
 -2.64%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 88063 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 88063 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 88063 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 88063 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.8 +5.47% 33.7 +7.67% 32 +3.9%
2020 31.1 -2.2% 31.3 -0.32% 30.8 -4.64%
2019 31.8 +5.65% 31.4 +9.79% 32.3 +5.56%
2018 30.1 +4.15% 28.6 +5.15% 30.6 +0.33%
2017 28.9 - 27.2 - 30.5 -

The median age of the 88063 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 88063 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 1,103 -30.55% 1,013 +8.55% 739 1,071
10 to 19 1,287 -36.44% 1,597 -57.75% 863 814
20 to 29 858 -20.92% 929 +11.94% 681 1,045
30 to 39 829 -17.35% 891 -13.51% 668 748
40 to 49 591 -3.89% 876 -58.07% 561 459
50 to 59 615 -6.86% 727 -14.15% 547 610
60 to 69 396 +48.6% 516 +45.77% 606 778
70+ 424 +31.82% 658 +15.7% 573 759

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 88063 zip code is $23,233.00.

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 88063.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $30,521.00
  • 45 to 64
    $32,346.00
  • 65 and over
    $16,611.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 88063 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 88063, 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 88063 is currently $38,472.00.

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.

0.54% of households in 88063 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 88063 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    54.03%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.48%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.96%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 88063 is $14,681.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 88063 by the total population of 88063.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 88063 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 88063 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
    4.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 88063 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 88063 zip over the age of 16 is 8,641.

Of those people, a total of 48.50% 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 88063 is 46.80%.

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 88063 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 606 18.30% 16.20%
20 to 24 years 962 49.90% 12.50%
25 to 29 years 764 64.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 958 71.10% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 1,001 69.30% 2.90%
45 to 54 years 1,073 82.20% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 561 64.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 756 39.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,197 12.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 763 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 88063. 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 5,592 47.60% 3.30%
Black or African American 9 100.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,326 50.40% 7.20%
Two or more races 1,689 50.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 8,277 48.60% 3.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 339 50.40% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 88063 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 88063 is 4,044, with median earnings of $22,475.00.

Women in 88063 are earning approximately 69.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,044 $22,475.00
Male 2,344 $27,409.00
Female 1,700 $18,943.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 88063 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 238 $47,283.00
Business and Financial 146 $37,955.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 259 $36,927.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 49 $11,146.00
Healthcare Support 319 $11,892.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $11,094.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 264 $14,767.00
Personal Care and Service 222 $6,563.00
Sales 333 $17,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 546 $31,111.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 341 $31,604.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $43,015.00
Production 332 $25,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 223 $31,806.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 88063 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 88063.

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 103 $53,787.00 135 $45,380.00
Business and Financial 72 $50,921.00 74 $24,432.00
Computer and Mathematical 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 22 $0.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 114 $49,286.00 145 $19,962.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Support 76 $11,923.00 243 $11,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $22,014.00 220 $9,535.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $14,805.00 124 $14,545.00
Personal Care and Service 166 $2,499.00 56 $18,438.00
Sales 163 $21,688.00 170 $9,907.00
Office and Administrative Support 200 $41,875.00 346 $25,781.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 341 $31,604.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 78 $43,015.00 0 $0.00
Production 206 $27,375.00 126 $13,478.00
Transportation and Material Moving 223 $31,806.00 0 $0.00

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 4,074 households in 88063, with an average household size of 2.83 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 2,708 families living in the 88063 zip code with an average family size of 3.66 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 88063:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,615 357 736 1,366
Average Household Size 3.82 3.59 3.58 1.05
Total Families 1,615 357 736 0
Average Household Size 3.82 3.25 3.52 0

Poverty

Of the 2,708 families living in 88063, 35.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 88063:

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 4,450 housing units in 88063.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,074 91.55%
Vacant 376 8.45%

23.89% of the total 4,450 housing units in 88063 are rental units. This is approximately 1,063 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,974 are occupied by the owner - or 66.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 88063 is $545.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 88063 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
    37
  • Less than $500
    438
  • $500 to $999
    578
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    47
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 88063 is $106,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 88063 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    598
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    754
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    813
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    488
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    241
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    67
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 88063. The chart below shows the number of properties in 88063 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    52
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    95
  • 1960 to 1969
    401
  • 1970 to 1979
    696
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,060
  • 1990 to 1999
    962
  • 2000 to 2009
    485
  • 2010 to 2013
    699
  • 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 88063 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    430
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,219
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,501
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    924

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 88063 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 88063 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 88063.

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
    153
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    410
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    423
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    581
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    602
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    536
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    566
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    173
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    212
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    70
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 88063 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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