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Los Alamos County
White Rock, NM
87547
87547 ZIP Code — White Rock, NM
Los Alamos County, New Mexico
ZIP code 87547 is located in
White Rock ,
New Mexico ,
within Los Alamos County .
It covers approximately 6.49 square miles and serves a population of
5,592 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 505 .
About ZIP code 87547
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $420,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($144,661) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 87547 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,592
Population density
862 / sq mi
State FIPS
35
County FIPS
028
Geography
Land area
6.49 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
35.8042
Longitude
-106.1795
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
505
Demographics & statistics
$144,661
Median household income
$420,000
Median home value
$1,356
Median monthly rent
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,504 26.9% 18 and over 4,088 73.1% 65 and over 1,051 18.8% Median age 41.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 4,689 76.3% Two or more races 592 9.6% Hispanic or Latino 556 9% Other race 165 2.7% Black or African American 60 1% Asian 48 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 38 0.6%
Household income
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $15k–$25k 2.1% $25k–$35k 1.9% $35k–$50k 1.4% $50k–$75k 6.4% $75k–$100k 8.4% $100k–$150k 33.1% $150k–$200k 16.0% $200k+ 30.1% Median income $144,661
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $420,000 Median rent / month $1,356 Owner occupied 96.8% Renter occupied 3.2% Vacant 11.3% Single-family detached 96.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.73
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.6% 2010–2019 0.3% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 6.6% 1970–1979 43.9% 1960–1969 36.3% 1950–1959 0.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.7% 2 bedrooms 8.2% 3 bedrooms 50.9% 4 bedrooms 36.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 14.8% 2 vehicles 41.6% 3 or more 43.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 93.1% Electricity 3.7% Propane / LP gas 0.6% Wood 1.0% Solar 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,444 71.0% Cohabiting couple 114 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 188 9.2% Female householder, no spouse 287 14.1% Households with children under 18 711 35.0% Households with seniors (65+) 690 33.9% Average household size 2.75
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.9% 19.9% Married 72.4% 67.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.2% 5.3% Divorced 5.5% 7.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Graduate / professional
37.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 68.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 77 5.2% Kindergarten 100 6.7% Elementary school 725 48.6% High school 239 16.0% College / grad school 350 23.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
51.5%
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Public administration
14.6%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 78.4% Service 7.8% Sales & office 7.2% Natural resources & construction 2.0% Production & transportation 4.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 44.9% Government 53.0% Self-employed 2.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 81.2% Carpool 8.2% Public transit 1.1% Walk 0.0% Work from home 9.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
47.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.6% Retirement income 43.4% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 0.0% High blood pressure 0.0% High cholesterol 0.0% Diabetes 0.0% Heart disease 0.0% Stroke 0.0% Asthma 0.0% Arthritis 0.0% Kidney disease 0.0% Pulmonary disease 0.0% Cancer 0.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 0.0% Binge drinking 0.0% No physical activity 0.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 0.0% Depression 0.0% Fair or poor health 0.0% Poor mental health 0.0% Poor physical health 0.0% No health insurance 0.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 0.0% Visited dentist 0.0% Cholesterol screening 0.0% Teeth loss 0.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 492 12.0%
Disability % Any disability 13.1% Under 18 1.7% 18–64 years 12.4% 65 and over 31.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 91.3% Public insurance 24.9% No insurance 0.2% Uninsured under 19 0.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,167 92.4% Spanish 30 0.6% Other Indo-European 30 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,338 95.5% Born in same state 5,197 92.9% Born in different state 1,747 31.2% Foreign born 141 2.5% Naturalized citizen 254 4.5% Not a US citizen 165 65.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,372 24.5% Italian 689 12.3% Arab 234 4.2% Polish 113 2% German 98 1.8%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 36 0.6% Irish 33 0.6% English 33 0.6% Norwegian 15 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.4% Internet access 97.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 87547
What city is ZIP code 87547 in?
ZIP code 87547 is primarily assigned to White Rock, New Mexico.
What county is ZIP code 87547 in?
ZIP code 87547 falls within Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 87547?
69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 87547 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 87547 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 87547 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 87547 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 87547?
The median household income in ZIP code 87547 is $144,661, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 87547 in?
ZIP code 87547 observes the MST timezone.
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