Zip code 88008: Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 88008
88008 is a small-town zip code in Santa Teresa, New Mexico (Doña Ana County), covering 81 sq mi of land. About 12,623 people live here, or 157 per square mile. The median resident is 32.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $73,848 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $237,800, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,363 a month.
38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.2 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and sales. 79% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 88008 compares
- Residents under 1831.2%97thU.S. 22% · NM 21.7%31st of 315 in NM
- Average commute36.2 min93rdWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NM 23.5 min39th of 235 in NM
- Broadband access97.1%93rdStrengthU.S. 91% · NM 86.5%30th of 311 in NM
- Government workers23.9%93rdU.S. 14.5% · NM 23.4%147th of 308 in NM
- Homeownership rate85.5%90thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · NM 70%125th of 311 in NM
- 85thU.S. 10% · NM 10.2%106th of 308 in NM
- Poverty rate18.8%82ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · NM 17.8%143rd of 311 in NM
- Veterans8.6%82ndU.S. 6.2% · NM 7.9%123rd of 315 in NM
- Uninsured rate11.9%80thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · NM 9.6%104th of 312 in NM
- 74thU.S. 51.1% · NM 50.2%75th of 236 in NM
- 73rdU.S. 14.1% · NM 9.4%22nd of 315 in NM
- 63rdU.S. 35.7% · NM 31%61st of 315 in NM
- Median gross rent$1,36347thU.S. $1,413 · NM $1,06722nd of 173 in NM
- Median household income$73,84842ndU.S. $80,734 · NM $64,05963rd of 256 in NM
- 38thU.S. 9.7% · NM 10.3%150th of 308 in NM
- Median earnings per worker$43,54635thU.S. $49,666 · NM $41,75892nd of 278 in NM
- Median home value$237,80030thU.S. $332,700 · NM $248,10080th of 250 in NM
- 30thU.S. 5.2% · NM 6%167th of 309 in NM
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · NM 2.7%86th of 308 in NM
- Housing vacancy4.2%24thU.S. 10.1% · NM 12.5%292nd of 311 in NM
- Population12,62319thU.S. 334,922,499 · NM 2,120,24652nd of 315 in NM
- Population density157/sq mi18thU.S. 95/sq mi · NM 18/sq mi56th of 315 in NM
- Diversity index24.317thU.S. 61.4 · NM 62.7238th of 315 in NM
- Per capita income$29,08416thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · NM $36,218173rd of 312 in NM
- Median age32.59thU.S. 38.9 · NM 39.4275th of 314 in NM
- 5thU.S. 17.2% · NM 19.3%287th of 315 in NM
- Work from home3.3%3rdU.S. 15.1% · NM 12.2%228th of 307 in NM
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 0.483 · NM 0.477240th of 307 in NM
| Measure | 88008 | Doña Ana | NM | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 31.2% | 23.1% | 21.7% | 22% | 31st of 315 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 36.2 min | 22.8 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 39th of 235 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 97.1% | 90.6% | 86.5% | 91% | 30th of 311 | |
| Government workers | 23.9% | 24.3% | 23.4% | 14.5% | 147th of 308 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 85.5% | 65.5% | 70% | 65.2% | 125th of 311 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.5% | 9% | 10.2% | 10% | 106th of 308 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 18.8% | 21.3% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 143rd of 311 | |
| Veterans | 8.6% | 7.4% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 123rd of 315 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 11.9% | 11.3% | 9.6% | 8.4% | 104th of 312 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.2% | 54.4% | 50.2% | 51.1% | 75th of 236 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 19.4% | 14.7% | 9.4% | 14.1% | 22nd of 315 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 31.7% | 31% | 35.7% | 61st of 315 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,363 | $934 | $1,067 | $1,413 | 22nd of 173 | |
| Median household income | $73,848 | $56,848 | $64,059 | $80,734 | 63rd of 256 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 150th of 308 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,546 | $34,515 | $41,758 | $49,666 | 92nd of 278 | |
| Median home value | $237,800 | $220,800 | $248,100 | $332,700 | 80th of 250 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 6.8% | 6% | 5.2% | 167th of 309 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 86th of 308 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.2% | 8.2% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 292nd of 311 | |
| Population | 12,623 | 224,266 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 | 52nd of 315 | |
| Population density | 157/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 18/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 56th of 315 | |
| Diversity index | 24.3 | 46.7 | 62.7 | 61.4 | 238th of 315 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $29,084 | $29,907 | $36,218 | $44,673 | 173rd of 312 | |
| Median age | 32.5 | 34.3 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 275th of 314 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 8.9% | 17% | 19.3% | 17.2% | 287th of 315 | |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 228th of 307 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.354 | 0.478 | 0.477 | 0.483 | 240th of 307 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White10%
- Black2%
- Hispanic86%
- Asian0%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,295
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 71.1%
- Married couples
- 44.6%
- Living alone
- 21%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.6%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,483
- Owner-occupied
- 85.5%
- Vacant
- 4.2%
- Median year built
- 2007
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 22.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 88008 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $58,158 | $74,888 |
| Service | $34,560 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,175 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,939 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $36,625 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.6%
- Households with broadband
- 97.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 86.2%
- No internet access
- 2.1%
- Without health insurance
- 11.9%
- Limited-English households
- 19.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Santa Teresa
- State
- New Mexico
- County
- Doña Ana County
- Center point
- 31.8187° N, 106.7573° W
- Land area
- 81 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Santa Teresa (unincorporated)11% of zip
- Sunland Park8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 88008
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79932 | El Paso, TX | 9.6 mi | $78,277 |
| 79922 | El Paso, TX | 12 mi | $106,003 |
| 88021 | Anthony, NM | 12 mi | $46,217 |
| 88063 | Sunland Park, NM | 12 mi | $41,975 |
| 79835 | Canutillo, TX | 12 mi | $45,924 |
| 79912 | El Paso, TX | 13 mi | $72,943 |
| 79913 | El Paso, TX · PO box | 14 mi | — |
| 79821 | Anthony, TX | 14 mi | $59,232 |
| 79968 | El Paso, TX · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 79911 | El Paso, TX | 15 mi | $122,713 |
| 79902 | El Paso, TX | 16 mi | $50,873 |
| 88027 | Chamberino, NM | 16 mi | $61,250 |
Zip codes like 88008 elsewhere
Questions about 88008
What city is zip code 88008?
88008 is assigned to Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 88008 in?
88008 is in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
What is the population of 88008?
About 12,623 people live in 88008, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 88008 in?
88008 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 88008?
The median household income in 88008 is $73,848.
What zip codes are near 88008?
The closest zip codes to 88008 are 79932, 79922, 88021, 88063, 79835.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88008, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.