ZIP code 88044
Where is ZIP code 88044?
La Mesa, New Mexico
Dona Ana County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88044 belongs to La Mesa, New Mexico in Dona Ana County. 88044 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 2,618 people live in the 88044 area, where the median household income is $64,910. The closest ZIP codes are 88058 (San Miguel, 4 mi east), 88047 (Mesilla Park, 7 mi northeast) and 88048 (Mesquite, 7.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 88044 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | La Mesa |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Dona Ana County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.1383, -106.7999 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88044
| Population | 2,618 · higher than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.4 years · lower than 52% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $64,910 · higher than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,049 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $234,200 · higher than 65% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $584 a month |
| Housing units | 1,374 |
| Households | 940 (2.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 594.34 sq mi (plus 0.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88044. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88044
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88058 | San Miguel, NM | 4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 88047 | Mesilla Park, NM | 7 mi NE | Standard |
| 88048 | Mesquite, NM | 7.8 mi E | Standard |
| 88072 | Vado, NM | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
| 88046 | Mesilla, NM | 9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88027 | Chamberino, NM | 9.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88003 | Las Cruces, NM | 9.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88001 | Las Cruces, NM | 10.8 mi N | Standard |
| 88024 | Berino, NM | 11 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88006 | Las Cruces, NM | 11.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88033 | Fairacres, NM | 12 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88005 | Las Cruces, NM | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88044 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88044
123 MAIN ST
LA MESA NM 88044
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Santo Tomas: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88044-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88044?
- 88044 is a La Mesa, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88044 in?
- ZIP code 88044 is in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88044 in?
- 88044 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88044?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88044 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88044?
- About 2,618 people live in ZIP code 88044, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88044?
- The median household income in 88044 is $64,910 a year, higher than 66% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88044?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88044 are 88058 (San Miguel, 4 miles), 88047 (Mesilla Park, 7 miles), 88048 (Mesquite, 7.8 miles) and 88072 (Vado, 8.9 miles).