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ZIP 87544

Pop. 13,598·Los Alamos County·1st most expensive ZIP in New Mexico
Median rent (all units)
$2,771/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$806
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 87544 · $2,771
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,730/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,252/yr
At $2,771/mo median
Location
StateNM
CountyLos Alamos County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 87544 (Los Alamos, NM) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 69.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,598
Median income
$138,583
Median age
38.6
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
20.2%
23%
25.6%
14.1%
17.2%
Under 1820.2%
18–3423%
35–5425.6%
55–6414.1%
65+17.2%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
73.1%
18.6%
White73.1%
Black1.1%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian6.2%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
19.2%
69.3%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma9.3%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+69.3%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 87544 in Los Alamos, NM has changed in 5 years

Income
$117,408 → $138,583
up 18.0%
Population
13,453 → 13,598
up 1.1%
Renter share
33.1% → 32.9%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
68.8% → 69.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
41.4 → 38.6
-2.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $117,408 to $138,583 across the same window, up 18.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 13,453 residents to roughly 13,598.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 87544 covers Los Alamos, NM. The median rent here is $2,771/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($138,583/yr), ZIP 87544 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 87544?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 87544 (Los Alamos, NM) is $2,771. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 87544 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 87544's median rent of $2,771/mo is $806 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 87544 compare to other ZIPs in New Mexico?

ZIP 87544 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New Mexico, ranking #1 out of 35 ZIPs tracked at $2,771/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 87544?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,771/mo in ZIP 87544. The local median household income is $138,583/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 87544?

Rent in ZIP 87544 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 87544 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 87544 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,771/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($138,583/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 87544 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 87544 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.9% of ZIP 87544 households are renters, while 67.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 87544 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 87544 compare to the rest of Los Alamos?

ZIP 87544 is pricier than Los Alamos as a whole. At $2,771/mo, it's $126 above the Los Alamos citywide median of $2,645/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 87544 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 87544 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,771/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 87544's median household income ($138,583/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 87544 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.7–5.9%
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