Las Cruces city, NM

ZIP 88001 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Las Cruces city, NM (88001)

Median Income

$32,978

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,231

Wealth inflow

Population

38,972

Unemployment

8.8%

5.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,231 for ZIP 88001 (Las Cruces city, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.8%+136% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-66% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

31.4%+168% vs US avg

905

Establishments

12,753

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.5%
Construction6.1%
Manufacturing4.5%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade14.2%
Transportation, utilities4.2%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.6%
Professional, scientific, management7.6%
Education, health care, social33.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.8%
Other services6.1%
Public administration4.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 88001 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.7%, median income fell 5.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.6%.

Median Income

$32,978

-56% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate