ZIP code 87544: Los Alamos, NM
87544 is a ZIP code in Los Alamos, New Mexico, mainly in Sandoval County, part of the Albuquerque, NM metro area. About 13,598 people live here.
- Population
- 13,598
- Median household income
- $138,583
- Typical home value
- $574,800-1.1% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,360gross, per month
- Median age
- 38.6
- Homeowners
- 67.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 87544 details
| City | Los Alamos |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval County (also partly Los Alamos County) |
| Metro area | Albuquerque, NM |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 133 sq mi, plus 0.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 102 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.3% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 12.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.76697, -106.29509 |
Median rent in 87544 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $932/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $1,283/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,670/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,455/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,572/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 87544
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87547 | White Rock, NM | 5.8 mi | 5,837 |
| 87545 | Los Alamos, NM | 6.7 mi | — |
| 87083 | Cochiti Lake, NM | 9.3 mi | 476 |
| 87041 | Pena Blanca, NM | 11.5 mi | 691 |
| 87072 | Cochiti Pueblo, NM | 12.3 mi | 789 |
| 87507 | Santa Fe, NM | 14.5 mi | 51,386 |
| 87052 | Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM | 17.0 mi | 3,465 |
| 87532 | Espanola, NM | 18.1 mi | 18,948 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 87544?
A typical home in ZIP code 87544 is worth about $574,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $138,583 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with New Mexico average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $574,800 homeWhat can a $138,583 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 87544
What city is ZIP code 87544?
ZIP code 87544 is in Los Alamos, NM, in Sandoval County.
What county is ZIP code 87544 in?
87544 is mainly in Sandoval County, New Mexico, and partly in Los Alamos County.
What is the population of ZIP code 87544?
About 13,598 people live in ZIP code 87544, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 87544 in?
87544 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Los Alamos have?
Los Alamos, NM also uses 87545.