88048 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to MESQUITE, NM 88048

88048 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Mesquite, New Mexico. Median household income here ($23,333) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and mostly married couples. The average house value here ($71,900) is lower than in the Las Cruces metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $29,526/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 88048 is $23,581.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 88048 earn an average of $17,309/year. Women earn only $12,951/year.

1,727 people in 88048 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 88048? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 23.2 minutes.

The median age here is 29. There are 1,921 men and 1,941 women. The median age for men is 27 while for women the median age is 30.

To give you a sense of the community, 3,208 people (out of the 3,862 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 306 homes, and 5 businesses every day. 50 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

88048 Zip code is located in the Mountain time zone at 32 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Nanjing, China!) and -107 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 3,818 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 3,862
  • White Population: 2,522
  • Black Population: 29
  • Hispanic Population: 3,688
  • Asian Population: 10
  • Hawaiian Population: 0
  • Indian Population: 47
  • Male Population: 1,921
  • Female Population: 1,941
  • Median Age: 29
  • Median Age of Males: 27
  • Median Age of Females: 30
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Mountain
  • State: New Mexico
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Las Cruces NM
  • County: Dona Ana
  • City: Mesquite
  • Longitude: -106.7
  • Latitude: 32.1
  • Elevation: 3,819 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 575
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 1,670
  • Drive alone: 1,403
  • Carpool: 157
  • Public transit: 0
  • Ride bikes or walk: 50

  • Average commute time: 23.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 63
  •    5 - 9: 109
  •    10 - 14: 157
  •    15 - 19: 270
  •    20 - 24: 356
  •    25 - 29: 156
  •    30 - 34: 341
  •    35 - 39: 46
  •    40 - 44: 42
  •    45 - 59: 58
  •    60 - 89: 64
  •    90 plus: 8
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $71,900
  • Average Annual Household Income: $27,544
  • Businesses: 25
  • Employees: 178
  • Annual Payroll: $7,217,000
  • Average Family Income: $29,526
  • Median Family Income: $23,333
  • Average Income for Men: $17,309
  • Average Income for Women: $12,951
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 013
  • State FIPS Code: 35

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Schools in 88048 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Mesquite Elementary
205 Nm Hwy 228
Mesquite, NM 88048
(505) 233-3925

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 88048 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.nmsexoffender.dps.state.nm.us/servlet/hit_serv.class. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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