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U.S. ZIP Code · NM88046

Doña Ana County · Las Cruces, NM

Typical home value

$283,424[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.1%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+4.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
+9.4%
vs state
+1.4%
ZIP 88046 location in NM
Location of ZIP 88046 in NM

Price history

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

The typical home in 88046 is worth $283,424 — 9.4% above the Las Cruces, NM median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.1%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,781[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
656[3]
Median household income
[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
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
1
  • RIO GRANDE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE

    High · Grades 9–12 · LAS CRUCES

    148 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,433
Loan principal$226,739
Down payment$56,685
Total interest paid$289,193

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,818
Monthly rent

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
12th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
50th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 88046?
The typical home in 88046 is worth $283,424, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 88046?
Home values in 88046 are up 1.1% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 88046?
The effective property tax rate in 88046 is 0.6% — roughly $1,781 a year on a typical home.

#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
    $276,227
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Las Cruces, NM

    Typical home
    $294,868
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • La Mesa CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $300,157
    Gross yield
  • Rincon CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $261,018
    Gross yield
  • Vado CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $257,088
    Gross yield
  • Santa Teresa CDP, NM

    Typical home
    $314,316
    Gross yield
    6.3%

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