ZIP code 88003
Where is ZIP code 88003?
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Dona Ana County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88003 belongs to Las Cruces, New Mexico in Dona Ana County. 88003 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Las Cruces post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 404 people live in the 88003 area. The closest ZIP codes are 88001 (Las Cruces, 1.2 mi north), 88006 (Las Cruces, 3.2 mi northwest) and 88046 (Mesilla, 3.5 mi west).
| ZIP code | 88003 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Las Cruces |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Dona Ana County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.2738, -106.7472 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88003
| Population | 404 · lower than 67% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 815 · higher than 93% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 19.3 years · lower than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Income per person | $5,168 |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 100% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 0 |
| Households | 0 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88003. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88003
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88001 | Las Cruces, NM | 1.2 mi N | Standard |
| 88006 | Las Cruces, NM | 3.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88046 | Mesilla, NM | 3.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88005 | Las Cruces, NM | 4.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 88007 | Las Cruces, NM | 4.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 88047 | Mesilla Park, NM | 4.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 88011 | Las Cruces, NM | 5.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 88033 | Fairacres, NM | 8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88058 | San Miguel, NM | 8.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 88032 | Dona Ana, NM | 8.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88044 | La Mesa, NM | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 88048 | Mesquite, NM | 10 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88003 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88003
PO BOX 123
LAS CRUCES NM 88003
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid University Park: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88003-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Las Cruces, NM
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88003?
- 88003 is a Las Cruces, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88003 in?
- ZIP code 88003 is in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88003 in?
- 88003 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88003?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88003 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88003?
- About 404 people live in ZIP code 88003, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 88003 for a street address?
- No. 88003 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Las Cruces use 88001, 88005, 88007.
- What ZIP codes are near 88003?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88003 are 88001 (Las Cruces, 1.2 miles), 88006 (Las Cruces, 3.2 miles), 88046 (Mesilla, 3.5 miles) and 88005 (Las Cruces, 4.2 miles).