How much is a home worth in ZIP code 87544?

The typical home in 87544 is worth $580,686, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 87544?

Home values in 87544 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 87544?

A typical home in 87544 rents for about $2,513 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.

What is the property tax rate in 87544?

The effective property tax rate in 87544 is 0.6% — roughly $3,358 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 87544 has a population of 13,598 and a median household income of $138,583.

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U.S. ZIP Code · NM87544

Sandoval County · Albuquerque, NM

Typical home value

$580,686^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: -0.7%
5-year / yr: +5.3%
10-year / yr: +8.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +104.4%
vs metro: +64.9%
vs state: +107.7%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 87544 is worth $580,686 — 64.9% above the Albuquerque, NM median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,513 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $2,513^[2]
Gross yield: 5.2%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.1%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $3,358^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sandoval County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively Low^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Not Applicable
Wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Drought: Relatively Moderate
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Not Applicable
Tornado: Very Low
Earthquake: Relatively Low
Winter weather: Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population: 13,598^[3]
Median household income: $138,583^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Sandoval County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +788^[5]
Moved in: 5,205
Moved out: 4,417

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 6
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
High: 1

LOS ALAMOS HIGH
High · Grades 10–12 · LOS ALAMOS
864 students
LOS ALAMOS MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 7–8 · LOS ALAMOS
592 students
ASPEN ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · LOS ALAMOS
444 students
MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · LOS ALAMOS
443 students
BARRANCA MESA ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · LOS ALAMOS
422 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.2%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%

Annual rent$30,150

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$2,936

Loan principal$464,549

Down payment$116,137

Total interest paid$592,507

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.47

Monthly cost to own$3,701

Monthly rent$2,513

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 21st percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 42nd percentile^[2]
Property tax: 30th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

3rd for best 10-year appreciation in NMView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 87544?: The typical home in 87544 is worth $580,686, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 87544?: Home values in 87544 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 87544?: A typical home in 87544 rents for about $2,513 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 87544?: The effective property tax rate in 87544 is 0.6% — roughly $3,358 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 87544?: ZIP code 87544 has a population of 13,598 and a median household income of $138,583.

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