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Mesilla, NM
Town in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88046.
Population
1,717
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
302
ZIP codes
1
Mesilla and its ZIP codes
Mesilla at a glance
- Mesilla is about 17 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- The median household income is $74,750, 17% above the New Mexico median of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $301,400 (21% above New Mexico) and median rent is $994 a month.
Local data for Mesilla, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mesilla, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,750
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$301,400
Median rent
$994/mo
Homeownership
89.6%
Bachelor's or higher
52.6%
Median age
56.1
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (666), German Americans (210), Irish Americans (96).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for Mesilla.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,236
81,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,742
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.86B
FY 2026, $8,464 per person
PPP loans
$3.44M
49 loans, 594 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mesilla, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle6.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mesilla, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
947
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mesilla, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Mesilla
1 in or overlapping Mesilla. Population shown
Cities near Mesilla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San PabloCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.2 |
| TortugasCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| FairacresCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.1 |
| University ParkCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Picacho HillsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.2 |
| San YsidroCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Las CrucesCity | 6.5 mi | 76.9 |
| Doña AnaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| San MiguelCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.3 |
| MesquiteCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| La MesaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| VadoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Butterfield ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| OrganCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Radium SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| BerinoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mesilla, NM in?
- Mesilla is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in Mesilla, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mesilla include 88046.
- What is the population of Mesilla, NM?
- About 1,717 people live in Mesilla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mesilla?
- Nearby places include San Pablo (2.7 mi), Tortugas (3 mi), Fairacres (3.2 mi), University Park (3.4 mi), Picacho Hills (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023