ZIP code 87544
Where is ZIP code 87544?
Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 87544 belongs to Los Alamos, New Mexico in Los Alamos County. 87544 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 505 and 575. About 13,598 people live in the 87544 area, where the median household income is $138,583. The closest ZIP codes are 87545 (Los Alamos, 1.6 mi west), 87547 (White Rock, 4.5 mi southeast) and 87532 (Espanola, 13.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 87544 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Los Alamos |
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
| County | Los Alamos County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8663, -106.2676 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 875 |
Population and income in 87544
| Population | 13,598 · higher than 86% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 102 · higher than 80% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.6 years · lower than 68% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $138,583 · higher than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $75,942 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 69% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $488,300 · higher than 95% of New Mexico ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,360 a month |
| Housing units | 6,395 |
| Households | 6,163 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 133.01 sq mi (plus 0.47 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 87544. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 87544
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87545 | Los Alamos, NM | 1.6 mi W | Unique |
| 87547 | White Rock, NM | 4.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 87532 | Espanola, NM | 13.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 87533 | Espanola, NM | 14 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87567 | Santa Cruz, NM | 15.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 87083 | Cochiti Lake, NM | 15.6 mi S | Standard |
| 87506 | Santa Fe, NM | 16 mi E | Standard |
| 87537 | Hernandez, NM | 16 mi NE | Standard |
| 87566 | Ohkay Owingeh, NM | 16.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 87072 | Cochiti Pueblo, NM | 18.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87511 | Alcalde, NM | 19.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87501 | Santa Fe, NM | 19.8 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 87544 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 87544
123 MAIN ST
LOS ALAMOS NM 87544
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bandelier National Monument: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (87544-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Los Alamos, NM
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 87544?
- 87544 is a Los Alamos, New Mexico ZIP code.
- What county is 87544 in?
- ZIP code 87544 is in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
- What time zone is ZIP code 87544 in?
- 87544 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 87544?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 87544 use area codes 505 and 575.
- What is the population of ZIP code 87544?
- About 13,598 people live in ZIP code 87544, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 87544?
- The median household income in 87544 is $138,583 a year, higher than 99% of New Mexico ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 87544?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 87544 are 87545 (Los Alamos, 1.6 miles), 87547 (White Rock, 4.5 miles), 87532 (Espanola, 13.8 miles) and 87533 (Espanola, 14 miles).