City

Los Alamos, NM

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Alamos County  ·  New Mexico

👥13,806Population
💰$135,108Median HH Income▲ 77% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$444,700Median Home Value▲ 60% above avg
🎓66.3%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.3%Hispanic: 18.7%Black: 1.3%Asian: 6.5%Other: 4%Race
White68.3%
Hispanic18.7%
Black1.3%
Asian6.5%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads66.3% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.4%)
HS Graduate950 (11.6%)
Some College521 (6.4%)
Associates1,251 (15.3%)
Bachelors434 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree4,976 (60.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 11.6%Some College: 6.4%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 60.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad11.6%
Some College6.4%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate60.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.3%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,108 ▲ 77% above avg
Median Home Value$444,700 ▲ 60% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,305/mo
Total Housing Units6,378
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Los Alamos, NM

Los Alamos is a city in New Mexico, located in Los Alamos County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 13,806 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Los Alamos is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,108 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Los Alamos is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $444,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,305 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Los Alamos is highly educated. 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (68.27%).

Los Alamos, NM offers residents above-average earning potential within New Mexico. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Los Alamos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
87544 13,806 $135,108 $444,700 $1,305 2.5% 66.3% 66.3%

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