ZIP code 88002
Where is ZIP code 88002?
White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
Dona Ana County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 88002 belongs to White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico in Dona Ana County. 88002 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 1,609 people live in the 88002 area, where the median household income is $89,565. The closest ZIP codes are 88011 (Las Cruces, 11.2 mi west), 88052 (Organ, 11.8 mi northwest) and 88081 (Chaparral, 13.7 mi east).
| ZIP code | 88002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | White Sands Missile Range |
| Also accepted | Las Cruces, White Sands |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Dona Ana County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.2989, -106.4796 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88002
| Population | 1,609 · higher than 61% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 31 · higher than 70% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.5 years · lower than 97% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $89,565 · higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,378 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 45% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $1,385 a month |
| Housing units | 481 |
| Households | 414 (2.64 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 0.0% / 100% |
| Land area | 51.13 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88002. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88011 | Las Cruces, NM | 11.2 mi W | Standard |
| 88052 | Organ, NM | 11.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88081 | Chaparral, NM | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 88047 | Mesilla Park, NM | 15 mi SW | Standard |
| 88048 | Mesquite, NM | 15.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 88003 | Las Cruces, NM | 15.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88072 | Vado, NM | 15.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 88001 | Las Cruces, NM | 16 mi W | Standard |
| 88006 | Las Cruces, NM | 17.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 88058 | San Miguel, NM | 17.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88024 | Berino, NM | 18.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 88005 | Las Cruces, NM | 18.7 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88002 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88002
123 MAIN ST
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE NM 88002
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LAS CRUCES and WHITE SANDS as the city name for 88002. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88002-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88002?
- 88002 is a White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico ZIP code. Las Cruces and White Sands are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 88002 in?
- ZIP code 88002 is in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88002 in?
- 88002 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88002?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88002 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88002?
- About 1,609 people live in ZIP code 88002, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 88002?
- The median household income in 88002 is $89,565 a year, higher than 89% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 88002?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88002 are 88011 (Las Cruces, 11.2 miles), 88052 (Organ, 11.8 miles), 88081 (Chaparral, 13.7 miles) and 88047 (Mesilla Park, 15 miles).