Las Cruces, NM 88005

Population 27,552

88005 is zip code located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The population is 27,552, making 88005 the 2nd largest zipcode in Las Cruces and the 2nd largest in Dona Ana County.

There are 11 public schools in 88005 with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Las Cruces is high , and there are 77 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 88005. Unemployment in 88005 is very high.

Zip codes within Las Cruces include 88001, 88003 and 88004.

Las Cruces Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

38.94% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

51.54% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

35 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in 88005, NM and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates 88005's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private School

Las Cruces Catholic School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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77 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 88005.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    7.9%
  • Rented
    31.4%
  • Owned
    60.6%

298 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Las Cruces, NM issued 298 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 298 permits, 287 were issued for single family homes and 11 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Las Cruces, NM issued 504 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 504 permits, 397 were issued for single family homes and 107 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $750
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,070
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,250

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Environmental Hazards

35 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (96/121)
    Las Cruces, NM has 79.34% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Las Cruces, NM is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.86 Average
    Las Cruces, NM is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.43°
  • February 40.23°
  • March 50.45°
  • April 59.53°
  • May 65.65°
  • June 77.82°
  • July 83.4°
  • August 79.9°
  • September 72.67°
  • October 60.33°
  • November 46.27°
  • December 38.68°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Las Cruces, NM

Earthquakes
Las Cruces, NM has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Las Cruces, NM has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Las Cruces, NM has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Las Cruces, NM has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 88005: $44,556

Unemployment

Unemployment in Las Cruces is 4.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 40.62%
White Collar - 59.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Susana Martinez
  • Sen. Martin Heinrich
  • Sen. Tom Udall

City Representatives

  • Steve Pearce

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 88005 in our database.

0 Libraries view all

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0 Police Stations view all

  • We're sorry! No police stations found for 88005 in our database.

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 88005 in our database.