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ZIP Code 87544

Los Alamos, New Mexico

FIPS 87544

Juniper

ZIP Code 87544 is in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$488,300

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,598

Median Age

38.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$488,300

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$2,729

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.52

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,360

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.6%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

21.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

17.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29

Lower than 85%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 87544: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87544?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87544 is $488,300, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87544?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87544 is $2,729, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87544 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87544 cost about 3.52× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 87544?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 87544 is $1,360 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 87544?
Home prices in ZIP Code 87544 have moved 62% over the past five years (0.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87544?
ZIP Code 87544 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 80.9°F, winter lows around 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 42.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 87544 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87544's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →