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White Rock, NM
Census-designated place in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. ZIP codes: 87547.
Population
5,716
Land area
7.1sq mi
People per sq mi
809
ZIP codes
1
White Rock and its ZIP codes
White Rock at a glance
- White Rock is about 46 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $156,639 a year, about 2.4 times the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $500,700 (about 2 times the New Mexico figure).
Local data for White Rock, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Rock, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$156,639
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$500,700
Homeownership
97.6%
Bachelor's or higher
71.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,026), Irish Americans (865), Mexican Americans (396).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Alamos County. PPP loans are for White Rock.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$118,036
22,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$98,378
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.66B
FY 2026, $291,466 per person
PPP loans
$2.11M
52 loans, 293 jobs reported
How people get to work
White Rock, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Rock, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
149
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
19
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Rock, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.9%
U.S. 33.3% -8.4 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
6.4%
U.S. 12.8% -6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
ZIP codes in White Rock
1 in or overlapping White Rock. Population shown
Cities near White Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los AlamosCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 11.1 |
| San Ildefonso PuebloCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| El RanchoCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.1 |
| JaconitaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Las CampanasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.4 |
| JaconaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| La TierraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.8 |
| CuyamungueCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| PojoaqueCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Cuyamungue GrantCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Cochiti LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| La MesillaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| Tres ArroyosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.2 |
| Tesuque PuebloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Santa Clara PuebloCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Tano RoadCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 11.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Rock, NM in?
- White Rock is in Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
- What ZIP codes are in White Rock, NM?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping White Rock include 87547.
- What is the population of White Rock, NM?
- About 5,716 people live in White Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Rock?
- Nearby places include Los Alamos (7.5 mi), San Ildefonso Pueblo (8.6 mi), El Rancho (9.5 mi), Jaconita (10 mi), Las Campanas (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023