Las Cruces city, NM

ZIP 88011 — 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 (88011)

Median Income

$75,139

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+983

Wealth inflow

Population

31,143

Unemployment

4.1%

0.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 983 for ZIP 88011 (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

4.1%+10% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.8%-8% vs US avg

776

Establishments

15,131

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing3.6%
Wholesale trade0.3%
Retail trade10.0%
Transportation, utilities4.0%
Information1.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.6%
Professional, scientific, management14.7%
Education, health care, social31.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.0%
Other services5.1%
Public administration11.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 88011 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 8.9%, median income rose 0.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.7%.

Median Income

$75,139

-0% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate