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ZIP Code 87547

Los Alamos, New Mexico

FIPS 87547

Juniper

ZIP Code 87547 is in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 88th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$505,900

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.9

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,837

Median Age

41.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$505,900

Higher than 88%

Median Property Tax

$2,702

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.23

Higher than 58%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

-7.8%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-15%

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)

14.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

42.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.9

Lower than 67%

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 87547: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 87547?
The median home value in ZIP Code 87547 is $505,900, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 87547?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 87547 is $2,702, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 87547 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 87547 cost about 3.23× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 87547?
Home prices in ZIP Code 87547 have moved 44% over the past five years (-7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 87547?
ZIP Code 87547 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 87547 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 87547's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.9 (lower than 67% 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 →