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ZIP 88011

Pop. 33,064·Dona Ana County·21st most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$1,473/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$492
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ZIP 88011 · $1,473
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,630
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,170/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,676/yr
At $1,473/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyDona Ana County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 88011 (Las Cruces, NM) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,064
Median income
$75,875
Median age
41.1
Renters
40.2%
Age distribution
19.5%
24.1%
20.8%
24.2%
Under 1819.5%
18–3424.1%
35–5420.8%
55–6411.5%
65+24.2%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.9%
42.3%
White60.9%
Black2.8%
Hispanic42.3%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
14.5%
26.2%
54.6%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+54.6%
Housing tenure
59.8%
40.2%
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 88011 in Las Cruces, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,250 → $75,875
up 12.8%
Population
30,223 → 33,064
up 9.4%
Renter share
41.6% → 40.2%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
56.7% → 54.6%
-2.1 pts
Median age
43.2 → 41.1
-2.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $67,250 to $75,875 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.8% shift. The population has grown by 9.4% since 2021, moving from about 30,223 residents to roughly 33,064. College-educated residents now make up 54.6% of adults here, versus 56.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 88011 covers Las Cruces, NM. The median rent here is $1,473/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($75,875/yr), ZIP 88011 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 88011?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 88011 (Las Cruces, NM) is $1,473. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 88011 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 88011's median rent of $1,473/mo is $492 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 88011 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 88011 falls in the middle range for New Mexico, ranking #21 out of 35 ZIPs at $1,473/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 88011?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,473/mo in ZIP 88011. The local median household income is $75,875/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 88011?

Rent in ZIP 88011 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 88011 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 88011 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,473/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($75,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 88011 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 88011 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.2% of ZIP 88011 households are renters, while 59.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 88011 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 88011 compare to the rest of Las Cruces?

ZIP 88011 is pricier than Las Cruces as a whole. At $1,473/mo, it's $49 above the Las Cruces citywide median of $1,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 88011 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 88011 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,473/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 88011's median household income ($75,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 88011 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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