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La Luz, NM
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88337.
Population
1,797
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
168
ZIP codes
1
La Luz and its ZIP codes
La Luz at a glance
- La Luz is about 9.6 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,655 a year, 27% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,100 (73% below New Mexico) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for La Luz, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Luz, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,655
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$68,100
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (809), Irish Americans (218), German Americans (199).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for La Luz.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,656
17,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,665
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$698M
FY 2026, $10,286 per person
How people get to work
La Luz, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Luz, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
830
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
757
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
10.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Luz, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in La Luz
1 in or overlapping La Luz. Population shown
Cities near La Luz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlamogordoCity | 5.9 mi | 21.6 |
| High RollsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 15.4 |
| TularosaVillage | 8.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Boles AcresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12.2 |
| CloudcroftVillage | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Holloman AFBCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| BentCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| MescaleroCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 17.9 |
| Twin ForksCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| SacramentoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.5 |
| TimberonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 20.3 |
| MayhillCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.5 |
| WeedCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Luz, NM in?
- La Luz is in Otero County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in La Luz, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Luz include 88337.
- What is the population of La Luz, NM?
- About 1,797 people live in La Luz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Luz?
- Nearby places include Alamogordo (5.9 mi), High Rolls (7.7 mi), Tularosa (8.4 mi), Boles Acres (10 mi), Cloudcroft (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023