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University Park, NM

Census-designated place in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 88001, 88003.

Population

2,782

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,813

ZIP codes

2

University Park and its ZIP codes

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University Park at a glance

  • University Park is about 104 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 66th among 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
  • The median household income is $30,156, 53% below the New Mexico median of $64,059.
  • Median rent is $792 a month.

Local data for University Park, NM

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

University Park, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$30,156

Poverty rate

30.2%

Median rent

$792/mo

Homeownership

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

63.6%

Median age

20.1

Average commute

11.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (753), German Americans (289), Irish Americans (172).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Doña Ana County. PPP loans are for University Park.

Details

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

$55.47M

901 loans, 8,769 jobs reported

Doña Ana County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

University Park, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone36.1%
  • Carpooled3.5%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked37.8%
  • Bicycle4.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home15.4%

Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

University Park, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in University Park, NM, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.3%

U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts

Diabetes

2.9%

U.S. 12.1% -9.2 pts

Smoking

11.3%

U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.9%

U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts

ZIP codes in University Park

2 in or overlapping University Park. Population shown

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Cities near University Park

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TortugasCensus-designated place0.6 mi0.2
San PabloCensus-designated place2 mi1.2
MesillaTown3.4 mi5.7
Las CrucesCity4.4 mi76.9
FairacresCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.1
San YsidroCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.6
Picacho HillsCensus-designated place8.2 mi3.2
MesquiteCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.8
San MiguelCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.3
Doña AnaCensus-designated place9 mi0.6
La MesaCensus-designated place11 mi2.4
Butterfield ParkCensus-designated place11 mi0.4
VadoCensus-designated place11 mi3
OrganCensus-designated place13 mi0.9
BerinoCensus-designated place16 mi0.9
ChamberinoCensus-designated place17 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is University Park, NM in?
University Park is in Doñan Ana County, New Mexico.
What ZIP codes are in University Park, NM?
ZIP codes in or overlapping University Park include 88001, 88003.
What is the population of University Park, NM?
About 2,782 people live in University Park, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near University Park?
Nearby places include Tortugas (0.6 mi), San Pablo (2 mi), Mesilla (3.4 mi), Las Cruces (4.4 mi), Fairacres (5.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023