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ZIP Code · NM

ZIP 88012

Pop. 33,158·Dona Ana County·9th most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$1,748/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$217
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 88012 · $1,748
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,380/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
$20,976/yr
At $1,748/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyDona Ana County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 88012 (Las Cruces, NM) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 35% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,158
Median income
$69,052
Median age
32.3
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
27.2%
26.8%
23.1%
13.8%
Under 1827.2%
18–3426.8%
35–5423.1%
55–649%
65+13.8%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.4%
61.7%
White47.4%
Black2%
Hispanic61.7%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
21.6%
32.1%
35%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+35%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 88012 in Las Cruces, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,874 → $69,052
up 28.2%
Population
31,276 → 33,158
up 6.0%
Renter share
21% → 23.8%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
28.4% → 35%
+6.6 pts
Median age
30.3 → 32.3
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $69,052 today, compared with $53,874 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 88012 in Las Cruces, NM adding about 1,882 residents over the five-year window, up 6.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 21% to 23.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.4% to 35% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 88012 covers Las Cruces, NM. The median rent here is $1,748/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($69,052/yr), ZIP 88012 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 88012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 88012 (Las Cruces, NM) is $1,748. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 88012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 88012's median rent of $1,748/mo is $217 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 88012 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 88012 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Mexico, ranking #9 out of 35 ZIPs tracked at $1,748/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 88012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,748/mo in ZIP 88012. The local median household income is $69,052/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 88012?

Rent in ZIP 88012 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 88012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 88012 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,748/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($69,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 88012 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 88012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of ZIP 88012 households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 88012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 88012 compare to the rest of Las Cruces?

ZIP 88012 is pricier than Las Cruces as a whole. At $1,748/mo, it's $324 above the Las Cruces citywide median of $1,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 88012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 88012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,748/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 88012's median household income ($69,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 88012 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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