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U.S. ZIP Code · NM88001

Doña Ana County · Las Cruces, NM

Typical home value

$206,755[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.0%
5-year / yr
+7.8%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-27.2%
vs metro
-20.2%
vs state
-26.0%
ZIP 88001 location in NM
Location of ZIP 88001 in NM

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 88001 is worth $206,755 — 20.2% below the Las Cruces, NM median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $919 a month — a 5.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$919[2]
Gross yield
5.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,227[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Doña Ana County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
37,690[3]
Median household income
$33,087[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Doña Ana County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+104[5]
Moved in
5,116
Moved out
5,012

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
17
Elementary
7
Middle
4
High
6
  • LAS CRUCES HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · LAS CRUCES

    1,806 students

  • SIERRA MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LAS CRUCES

    752 students

  • PICACHO MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LAS CRUCES

    684 students

  • ARROWHEAD PARK EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LAS CRUCES

    554 students

  • LYNN MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LAS CRUCES

    513 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$11,023

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,045
Loan principal$165,404
Down payment$41,351
Total interest paid$210,963

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$1,319
Monthly rent$919

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
94th percentile[1]
Rental yield
50th percentile[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 88001?
The typical home in 88001 is worth $206,755, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 88001?
Home values in 88001 are down 2.0% over the past year, and up 7.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 88001?
A typical home in 88001 rents for about $919 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 88001?
The effective property tax rate in 88001 is 0.6% — roughly $1,227 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 88001?
ZIP code 88001 has a population of 37,690 and a median household income of $33,087.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Mesquite CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $208,104
    Gross yield
  • Garfield CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $182,998
    Gross yield
  • Berino CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $235,217
    Gross yield
  • La Union CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $237,815
    Gross yield
  • Salem CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $174,727
    Gross yield
  • Hatch, NM

    Typical home
    $167,313
    Gross yield

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