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ZIP 88007

Pop. 26,254·Dona Ana County·38th most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$970/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$995
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ZIP 88007 · $970
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$700
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,480
Research median
$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$11,640/yr
At $970/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyDona Ana County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 88007 (Las Cruces, NM) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,254
Median income
$64,892
Median age
40.8
Renters
18.5%
Age distribution
23.8%
20.5%
21.4%
12.8%
21.6%
Under 1823.8%
18–3420.5%
35–5421.4%
55–6412.8%
65+21.6%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
49.7%
61.8%
White49.7%
Black1.2%
Hispanic61.8%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
13.5%
28.8%
27.3%
30.4%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college27.3%
Bachelor's+30.4%
Housing tenure
81.5%
18.5%
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 88007 in Las Cruces, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,878 → $64,892
up 8.4%
Population
24,233 → 26,254
up 8.3%
Renter share
19.9% → 18.5%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 30.4%
+2.1 pts
Median age
41.4 → 40.8
-0.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $59,878 to $64,892 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.4% shift. The population has grown by 8.3% since 2021, moving from about 24,233 residents to roughly 26,254. College-educated residents now make up 30.4% of adults here, versus 28.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 88007 covers Las Cruces, NM. The median rent here is $970/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($64,892/yr), ZIP 88007 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 88007?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 88007 (Las Cruces, NM) is $970. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 88007 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 88007's median rent of $970/mo is $995 (51%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 88007 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 88007 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New Mexico, ranking #38 out of 39 ZIPs at $970/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 88007?

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 $970/mo in ZIP 88007. The local median household income is $64,892/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 88007?

Rent in ZIP 88007 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 88007 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 88007 is considered very affordable for renters. At $970/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($64,892/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 88007 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 88007 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.5% of ZIP 88007 households are renters, while 81.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 88007 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 88007 compare to the rest of Las Cruces?

ZIP 88007 is more affordable than Las Cruces overall. At $970/mo, it's $454 below the Las Cruces citywide median of $1,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 88007 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 88007 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $970/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 88007's median household income ($64,892/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 88007 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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