County

Los Alamos County, NM

3 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  New Mexico

👥19,374Population
💰$139,593Median HH Income▲ 83% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$449,126Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓67.7%College Grads▲ 75% above avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.3%Hispanic: 17.9%Black: 1.2%Asian: 5%Other: 4.5%Race
White70.3%
Hispanic17.9%
Black1.2%
Asian5.0%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads67.7% ▲ 75% above avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,284 (11.2%)
Some College682 (6%)
Associates1,700 (14.8%)
Bachelors628 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree7,131 (62.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 11.2%Some College: 6%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 62.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad11.2%
Some College6.0%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate62.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
40%

Financials

Median HH Income$139,593 ▲ 83% above avg
Median Home Value$449,125 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,305/mo
Total Housing Units8,682
Vacant Units471

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Los Alamos County, NM

Los Alamos County is located in New Mexico and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,374 residents. With a median age of 40.92, it is a middle-aged county.

Los Alamos County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $139,593 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 2.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Los Alamos County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $449,125 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,305. Homeownership rates are high at 75.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Los Alamos County are primarily White (70.27%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

Los Alamos County, NM is a upper-middle-income area in New Mexico. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Los Alamos County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
87544 Los Alamos 13,806 $135,108 $444,700 $1,305 2.5% 66.3%
87547 White Rock 5,568 $150,714 $460,100 — 1.1% 71.3%

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