ZIP Code 87544, New Mexico
ZIP Code 87544 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 87544 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Los Alamos County / Sandoval County, New Mexico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 13,598. The land area covers 133.02 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,598 | ±601 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,163 | ±214 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,395 | ±176 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,163 | ±214 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 232 | ±107 |
| Median Home Value | $488,300 | ±$36,068 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,360 | ±$122 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $138,583 | ±$16,762 |
| Per Capita Income | $75,942 | ±$5,870 |
| Poverty Rate | 4% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 539 | ±242 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% | ±0.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,620 | ±442 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 19,675 (2024)
ID: 170369
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COUNCIL CHAIR
1000 CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 350, LOS ALAMOS NM 87544-4060
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LOS ALAMOS, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LOS ALAMOS, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | SANTA FE, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SANTA FE, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | WHITE ROCK, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PENA BLANCA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PENA BLANCA, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SANTA FE, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | SANTA FE, NM | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Espanola, NM |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus
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College | 8.3 mi away | 4000 University Dr, Los Alamos, NM, 87544 |
5056625919
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WHITE ROCK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 10 SHERWOOD BLVD., LOS ALAMOS, NM, 87547 |
(505) 662-8265
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Southwestern College
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College | 16.3 mi away | 3960 San Felipe Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87507-9196 |
5054715756
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MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 2400 CENTRAL AVENUE, LOS ALAMOS, NM, 87544 |
(505) 662-8240
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Vogue College of Cosmetology-Santa Fe
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College Vocational | 19.1 mi away | 2434 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87505 |
5054735552
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IRENE S. SWEETKIND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 6515 HOOCHANEETSA BLVD., COCHITI LAKE, NM, 87083 |
(505) 465-2561
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Glitz School of Cosmetology - Santa Fe Campus
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 55 Canada del Rancho, Santa Fe, NM, 87508 |
5755325683
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PUEBLO DE COCHITI LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 255 COCHITI ST., COCHITI PUEBLO, NM, 87072 |
(505) 465-3118
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Santa Fe Community College
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College | 20.0 mi away | 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM, 87508-4887 |
5054281000
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PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 1B TUNYO PO, SANTA FE, NM, 87506 |
(505) 455-2635
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOS ALAMOS, NM US, located 6.9 miles from ZCTA5 87544. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.3° | 20.5° | 30.4° | 0.90" | 9.9" |
| February | 44.5° | 23.6° | 34.1° | 0.72" | 8.8" |
| March | 53.4° | 29.6° | 41.5° | 1.04" | 5.9" |
| April | 61.0° | 35.4° | 48.2° | 0.93" | 3.3" |
| May | 70.2° | 44.2° | 57.2° | 1.17" | 0.1" |
| June | 80.9° | 53.5° | 67.2° | 1.17" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 56.7° | 69.6° | 2.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 55.1° | 67.3° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.0° | 49.1° | 61.5° | 2.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.7° | 38.4° | 50.6° | 1.58" | 1.7" |
| November | 50.1° | 28.2° | 39.1° | 0.95" | 4.4" |
| December | 40.3° | 20.6° | 30.5° | 0.87" | 8.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Rock CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Cochiti Lake CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Los Alamos CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Cochiti CDP | CDP | 11.3 mi | — |
| San Ildefonso Pueblo CDP | CDP | 12.5 mi | — |
| Las Campanas CDP | CDP | 13.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 87544. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.