ZIP Code 88002 - White Sands Missile Range New Mexico

88002 Overview

ZIP Code 88002 is located in White Sands Missile Range New Mexico. Portions of 88002 are also in White Sands. 88002 is entirely within Dona Ana County. Regionally, 88002 is located in the El Paso Area.

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ZIP Code 88002 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameWhite Sands Missile Range
Primary CountyDona Ana County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)1,449
Area Code(s)575
Current Time
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88002 Demographics

88002 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New Mexico based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 88002 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 88002 is White. The current unemployment level in 88002 is 4.1%.

Population1,449
Population Growth Rate8.93%
Population Density5 People per Square Mile
Total Households452
Percentage High Income Households0.9%
Median Household Income (2021)$72,143
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$159,590
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.1%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 64.76%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 43.01%

88002 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White84964.76%
Black30223.04%
Hispanic806.1%
Asian765.8%
Native American40.31%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

88002 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White12345.22%
Black176.25%
Hispanic11843.38%
Asian51.84%
Native American31.1%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander62.21%

88002 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College346.36%
Bachelor Degree8115.14%
High School Diploma12122.62%
No High School Diploma101.87%
GED or Alternate183.36%
1 or More Years of College13925.98%
Associates Degree8315.51%
Masters Degree499.16%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree00%

88002 Geography

Coordinates32.26660919,-106.46860504
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 88002
RegionEl Paso Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaLas Cruces, NM
Time ZoneMountain Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area282 Square Miles

88002 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8b: 15F to 20F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateMarch 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion24c - Low Mountains and Bajadas

88002 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)24273339485762605442302442
Avg Max Temp (°F)55606674839292898475635574
Avg Precip (In.).56.38.27.21.48.832.052.351.641.23.59.8711.46

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