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La Mesa CDP, NM
ZIP 88044 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in La Mesa CDP, NM (88044)
Median Income
$60,855
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+85
Wealth inflow
Population
2,684
Unemployment
9.8%
6.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 85 for ZIP 88044 (La Mesa CDP, 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.
Historical Trends in 88044 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 19.5%, median income rose 52.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 52.0%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,855 |
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| Establishments | 29 |
| Employees | 217 |