Los Alamos CDP, NM

ZIP 87544 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Los Alamos CDP, NM (87544)

Median Income

$135,108

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+436

Wealth inflow

Population

13,806

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 436 for ZIP 87544 (Los Alamos CDP, NM) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.5%-33% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.8%-86% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.9%-67% vs US avg

327

Establishments

4,320

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction2.0%
Manufacturing1.3%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade3.2%
Transportation, utilities1.5%
Information2.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate0.8%
Professional, scientific, management55.3%
Education, health care, social16.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.4%
Other services3.9%
Public administration5.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 87544 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 27.2%, median income fell 3.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.2%.

Median Income

$135,108

+80% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate