ZIP code 88046
Where is ZIP code 88046?
Mesilla, New Mexico
Dona Ana County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 88046 belongs to Mesilla, New Mexico in Dona Ana County. 88046 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mesilla post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 575. About 656 people live in the 88046 area. The closest ZIP codes are 88006 (Las Cruces, 2.8 mi northeast), 88005 (Las Cruces, 3.3 mi north) and 88001 (Las Cruces, 3.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 88046 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mesilla |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Dona Ana County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 575 |
| Coordinates | 32.268, -106.8059 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 880 |
Population and income in 88046
| Population | 656 · lower than 59% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,060 · higher than 94% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 55.5 years · higher than 69% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Income per person | $43,685 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 55% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $264,300 · higher than 76% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 328 |
| Households | 282 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 88046. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 88046
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88006 | Las Cruces, NM | 2.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 88005 | Las Cruces, NM | 3.3 mi N | Standard |
| 88001 | Las Cruces, NM | 3.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 88003 | Las Cruces, NM | 3.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 88007 | Las Cruces, NM | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 88033 | Fairacres, NM | 4.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 88047 | Mesilla Park, NM | 6.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 88032 | Dona Ana, NM | 8.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 88058 | San Miguel, NM | 8.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 88011 | Las Cruces, NM | 8.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 88044 | La Mesa, NM | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 88004 | Las Cruces, NM | 10.4 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 88046 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 88046
PO BOX 123
MESILLA NM 88046
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (88046-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 88046?
- 88046 is a Mesilla, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 88046 in?
- ZIP code 88046 is in Dona Ana County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 88046 in?
- 88046 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 88046?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 88046 use area code 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 88046?
- About 656 people live in ZIP code 88046, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 88046 for a street address?
- No. 88046 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mesilla use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 88046?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 88046 are 88006 (Las Cruces, 2.8 miles), 88005 (Las Cruces, 3.3 miles), 88001 (Las Cruces, 3.4 miles) and 88003 (Las Cruces, 3.5 miles).