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88005 is the zip code for

Las Cruces, NM

Also in this location:
Mesilla, NM
San Pablo, NM
Fairacres, NM
University Park, NM

Total population
27,116
Housing units
11,467
Land area
(sq. miles)
49.16
Density
(people per sq. mile)
551.59
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.19

Demographic data for zip code 88005

Gender:

Male
13,433
Female
13,683
Median age
Male
36.30
Female
40.30
Gender

Households:

Total households
10,692
Family households
6,778
Nonfamily households
3,914
Average household size
2.42
Average family size
3.00
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
11,467
Occupied housing units
10,692
Owner-occupied
7,069
Renter-occupied
3,623
Vacant housing units
775
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
1,659
5 to 9 years
1,643
10 to 14 years
1,736
15 to 19 years
1,924
20 to 24 years
2,184
25 to 34 years
3,454
35 to 44 years
2,977
45 to 54 years
3,853
55 to 59 years
1,761
60 to 64 years
1,586
65 to 74 years
2,356
75 to 84 years
1,495
85 years and over
488
Median age
38.30
Age

Race:

White
10,641
Hispanic or Latino
15,357
Black or African American
344
Asian
169
American Indian & Alaska Native
225
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
15
Other (One Race)
38
Two or More Races
327
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 88005

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
21,902
Civilian labor force
13,505
Employed
12,267
Unemployed
1,238
Armed Forces
63
Not in labor force
8,334
Percent Unemployed
9.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
12,073
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
10,168
Carpooled
926
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
20
Walked
242
Other means
280
Worked at home
437
Mean travel time
17.4 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
12,267
Management / business / science / arts
4,928
Service
2,543
Sales / office
3,031
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
977
Production / transportation / material moving
788
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
12,267
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
196
Construction
865
Manufacturing
486
Wholesale trade
244
Retail trade
1,324
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
303
Information
126
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
438
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,142
Educational services / health care / social assistance
4,003
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,211
Public administration
999
Other services
930
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
12,267
Private wage & salary workers
8,064
Government workers
3,368
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
821
Unpaid family workers
14
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
10,444
Less than $10,000
935
$10,000 to $14,999
1,075
$15,000 to $24,999
1,557
$25,000 to $34,999
1,095
$35,000 to $49,999
1,178
$50,000 to $74,999
1,558
$75,000 to $99,999
1,307
$100,000 to $149,999
1,170
$150,000 to $199,999
264
$200,000 or more
305
Median household income
$41,623
Mean household income
$59,508
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
19.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 88005

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Columbia Elementary
4555 Elks Drive
(505) 000-000047634512.5

Public libraries around Las Cruces, NM

NameAddress
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library
200 E. Picacho Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001

Universities and Colleges around 88005

NameAddressPhone
Speedread America
1615 Solano Drive Suite A
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-1819
Webster University
5290 McNutt Road
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(505) 589-1566
New Mexico State University - Administrative Offices and Departments
Univ Park
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 646-1846
University of Phoenix-Santa Teresa1270 Country Club Road
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(505) 589-0116
Dona Ana Branch Community College - Sunland Park Education Center3365 McNutt Road
Santa Teresa, NM 88008
(505) 874-7780
Action Graphics1778 Highland Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(505) 526-4338

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 88005

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Alliance Hosp Of Santa Teresa100 Laura Court
Las Cruces, NM 88008
(505) 589-003372
Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital
3751 Del Rey Boulevard
Las Cruces, NM 88012
(505) 382-3500107
Gila Regional Medical Center
1313 East 32nd Street
Silver City, NM 88061
(505) 538-400068
Memorial Medical Center
2450 South Telshor Boulevard
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(505) 522-8641243
Mimbres Memorial Hospital900 West Ash Street
Deming, NM 88030
(505) 546-2761119

Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 88005

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
Ramada Palms de Las Cruces201 E University Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88005
1506789
Hampton Inn Las Cruces755 Avenida De Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
11888107
Comfort Inn Las Cruces2585 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
17576
La Quinta Inn Las Cruces790 Avenida De Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
1375572
La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Cruces/Organ Mountain1500 Hickory Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
875967
Springhill Suites By Marriott Las Cruces1611 Hickory Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88005
101129130
Quality Inn And Suites2200 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
555984
Days Inn Suites and Mesilla Valley Conference Center901 Avenida De Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
1605181
Best Western Mission Inn1765 S Main St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
699091
Holiday Inn Exp Stes Las Cruce2635 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
-104133
Comfort Inn And Sts Las Cruces1300 Avenida De Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
194119
Drury Inn & Suites Las Cruces1631 Hickory Loop
Las Cruces, NM 88005
738994

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 88005

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Lorenzo's Ristorante Italiano1750 Calle De Mercado #4
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Italian505-525-3170
Blimpie Subs & Salads2645 S Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Fast Food, Healthy, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetarian505-525-8272
Domino's Pizza421 Avenida De Mesilla # A
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Pizza505-525-0900
Herbal Hand Vegetarian Eatery1801 Avenida de Mesilla
Las Cruces, NM 88005
International, Vegetarian505-523-2652
KFC300 E Idaho Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Fast Food505-523-1356
McDonald's1150 Hickory Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches505-523-7972
Sonic Drive-In930 N Valley Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs505-523-9562
Sonic Drive-In750 N 17th St
Las Cruces, NM 88005
American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs505-524-8998

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