| ZIP Code | 87544 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Alamos |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Los Alamos County |
| Area Code | 505 |
| Elevation | 7,264 ft |
| Latitude | 35.766966 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.295094 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 35028 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 3.5% ▼ 65% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.3% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 950 (11.6%) |
| Some College | 521 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 1,251 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 434 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,976 (60.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,108 ▲ 77% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $444,700 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,305/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,378 |
| Vacant Units | 207 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,378 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 207 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 87544 is located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, within Los Alamos County. With a population of 13,806, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 87544 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,108 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 87544 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $444,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,305 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 87544 is majority White (68.27%). Residents are highly educated — 66.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.5%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 87544 stands at 2.5%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 87544 in Los Alamos, NM is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,806 residents, a median household income of $135,108, and a median home value of $444,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New Mexico.