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U.S. ZIP Code · NM88008

Doña Ana County · Las Cruces, NM

Typical home value

$314,316[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.6%
vs metro
+21.3%
vs state
+12.4%
ZIP 88008 location in NM
Location of ZIP 88008 in NM

Price history

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

The typical home in 88008 is worth $314,316 — 21.3% above the Las Cruces, NM median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,643 a month — a 6.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,643[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,844[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
12,623[3]
Median household income
$73,848[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • SANTA TERESA HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · GADSDEN

    1,177 students

  • SANTA TERESA MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · GADSDEN

    602 students

  • SANTA TERESA ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · GADSDEN

    487 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 yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$19,716

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$1,589
Loan principal$251,453
Down payment$62,863
Total interest paid$320,714

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 ratio1.27
Monthly cost to own$2,087
Monthly rent$1,643

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
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
75th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 88008?
The typical home in 88008 is worth $314,316, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 88008?
Home values in 88008 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 88008?
A typical home in 88008 rents for about $1,643 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 88008?
The effective property tax rate in 88008 is 0.9% — roughly $2,844 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 88008?
ZIP code 88008 has a population of 12,623 and a median household income of $73,848.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Las Cruces, NM

    Typical home
    $326,758
    Gross yield
  • La Mesa CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $300,157
    Gross yield
  • Las Cruces, NM

    Typical home
    $294,868
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Mesilla, NM

    Typical home
    $283,424
    Gross yield
  • NM

    Typical home
    $347,353
    Gross yield
  • Las Cruces, NM

    Typical home
    $276,227
    Gross yield
    5.1%

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