ZIP Code 88012 - Las Cruces New Mexico

88012 Overview

ZIP Code 88012 is located in Las Cruces New Mexico. Portions of 88012 are also in Organ. 88012 is entirely within Dona Ana County. Regionally, 88012 is located in the El Paso Area. Data Updated October 2, 2024

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ZIP Code 88012 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameLas Cruces
Primary CountyDona Ana County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)31,800
Area Code(s)575
Current Time
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88012 Demographics

88012 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 88012 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 88012 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 88012 is 5.3%.

Population31,800
Population Growth Rate12.00%
Population Density68 People per Square Mile
Total Households9,048
Percentage High Income Households0.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$53,874
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$289,760
Current Unemployment Rate (September 2024)5.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 48.29%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 80.86%

88012 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White20,60748.26%
Black4471.05%
Hispanic20,23347.39%
Asian4661.09%
Native American9182.15%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander280.07%

88012 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White44915.23%
Black441.49%
Hispanic2,41281.79%
Asian170.58%
Native American200.68%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander70.24%

88012 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,1348.66%
Bachelor Degree2,51019.16%
High School Diploma2,63620.13%
No High School Diploma2321.77%
GED or Alternate7625.82%
1 or More Years of College3,01623.03%
Associates Degree1,44511.03%
Masters Degree1,0868.29%
Professional Degree1290.98%
Doctorate Degree1471.12%

88012 Geography

Coordinates32.59773636,-106.78207397
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 88012
RegionEl Paso Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaLas Cruces, NM
Time ZoneMountain Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Area471 Square Miles

88012 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 8a: 10F to 15F
Average First Frost DateNovember 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateApril 1 - 10
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
Ecoregion24a - Chihuahuan Basins and Playas

88012 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)25283440495965635643312543
Avg Max Temp (°F)56616876859494918677645676
Avg Precip (In.).56.39.27.22.44.851.842.381.51.15.61.8911.09

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