Los Alamos County, NM ZIP Codes
New Mexico (NM) · 3 ZIP codes · 2 cities
3
ZIP codes
19,330
population (2021)
+7.7%
pop change since 2010
35028
FIPS code
Los Alamos County ZIP code map
About Los Alamos County
Los Alamos County is located in New Mexico and contains 3 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,330 as of 2021,
an increase of
7.7% from 17,950 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Los Alamos County is 35028.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,330 |
| 2010 population | 17,950 |
| Change | +7.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | New Mexico |
| FIPS code | 35028 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Los Alamos County
ZIP codes for Los Alamos County, NM (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87544 | Los Alamos | Los Alamos | View map |
| 87545 | Los Alamos | Los Alamos | View map |
| 87547 | White Rock | Los Alamos | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,253
Population
41.1
Median age
$134,519
Median household income
$71,527
Per capita income
$413,000
Median home value
$1,291
Median monthly rent
80.8%
Home ownership
3.2%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
6,411
Housing units
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
466
Under 5
455
575
5–9
562
661
10–14
646
583
15–19
570
429
20–24
420
1,352
25–34
1,322
1,267
35–44
1,239
1,228
45–54
1,201
837
55–59
819
606
60–64
592
975
65–74
954
477
75–84
466
279
85+
272
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,144 | 23.1% |
| 18 and over | 15,109 | 76.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,423 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.6%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian
4.8%
Other race
3.2%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,140 | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,053 | 9.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,000 | 9.4% |
| Asian | 1,029 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 677 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 183 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
0.7%
$15k–$25k
2.4%
$25k–$35k
3.3%
$35k–$50k
2.9%
$50k–$75k
7.6%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
27.5%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k+
27.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 7.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 17.3% |
| $200k+ | 27.6% |
| Median income | $134,519 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k–$300k
17.0%
$300k–$500k
41.1%
$500k–$1M
29.9%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $413,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,291 |
| Owner occupied | 80.8% |
| Renter occupied | 19.2% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 73.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% |
| 3 or more | 33.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.3% |
| Electricity | 9.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,468 | 60.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 391 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,673 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,617 | 17.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,275 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,301 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.3% | 21.9% |
| Married | 64.4% | 62.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
0.8%
HS graduate
10.8%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
28.9%
Graduate / professional
40.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 69.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 192 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 192 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,000 | 43.2% |
| High school | 1,123 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,363 | 26.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
52.8%
Education & healthcare
18.4%
Public administration
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Retail trade
3.4%
Construction
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Other services
1.7%
Information
0.9%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 75.0% |
| Service | 8.6% |
| Sales & office | 8.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.5% |
| Production & transportation | 4.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 51.1% |
| Government | 46.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.2% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.8 |
Poverty
All people
3.2%
Under 18 years
2.6%
18 and over
3.4%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
30.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 34.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 14.0% |
| High cholesterol | 16.0% |
| Heart disease | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 1.1% |
| Asthma | 4.3% |
| Arthritis | 10.9% |
| Kidney disease | 1.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.9% |
| Cancer | 3.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 6.9% |
| No physical activity | 6.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 12.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 3.8% |
| Poor mental health | 5.3% |
| Poor physical health | 3.4% |
| No health insurance | 2.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 34.3% |
| Visited dentist | 40.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 46.4% |
| Teeth loss | 3.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,311 | 9.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.0% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,332 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 581 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 169 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 290 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,419 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,136 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 5,842 | 30.6% |
| Foreign born | 283 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,834 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,025 | 59.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,430 | 17.8% |
| Italian | 2,031 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 666 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 340 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 189 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 188 | 1% |
| German | 155 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 106 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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