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ZIP 88001

Pop. 37,690·Dona Ana County·34th most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$971/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$994
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ZIP 88001 · $971
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,090/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$11,652/yr
At $971/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyDona Ana County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces, NM) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,690
Median income
$33,087
Median age
28.8
Renters
58.3%
Age distribution
20.2%
39.3%
20.2%
Under 1820.2%
18–3439.3%
35–5420.2%
55–648.6%
65+11.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
40%
72.5%
White40%
Black3.3%
Hispanic72.5%
Asian2%
Education (25+)
16.2%
25%
30.2%
28.6%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma25%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
41.7%
58.3%
Owner41.7%
Renter58.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 88001 in Las Cruces, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,332 → $33,087
up 5.6%
Population
38,524 → 37,690
down 2.2%
Renter share
56.3% → 58.3%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 28.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
28.2 → 28.8
+0.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $31,332 to $33,087 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% shift. Census counts show ZIP 88001 in Las Cruces, NM losing about 834 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 56.3% to 58.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 88001 covers Las Cruces, NM. The median rent here is $971/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($33,087/yr), ZIP 88001 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 88001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces, NM) is $971. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 88001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 88001's median rent of $971/mo is $994 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 88001 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 88001 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Mexico, ranking #34 out of 35 ZIPs at $971/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 88001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $971/mo in ZIP 88001. The local median household income is $33,087/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 88001?

Rent in ZIP 88001 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 88001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 88001 is considered moderate for renters. At $971/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($33,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 88001 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 88001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.3% of ZIP 88001 households are renters, while 41.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 88001 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 88001 compare to the rest of Las Cruces?

ZIP 88001 is more affordable than Las Cruces overall. At $971/mo, it's $453 below the Las Cruces citywide median of $1,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 88001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 88001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $971/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 88001's median household income ($33,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 88001 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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