ZIP Code 81001
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Pueblo · Pueblo County · Colorado
- Population
- 30,498
- Median income
- $48,417
- Median home value
- $220,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.0%
- Land area
- 90.3 sq mi
338/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 34
Denver
ZIP code 81001 in Pueblo, Colorado has a population of 30,498. The median household income is $48,417, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $220,200, 21% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.3 square miles in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. The area is home to 30,498 residents, producing a population density of 338 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81001 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81001 sits at $48,417 (45% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $29,163. The poverty rate stands at 19.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $220,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,082 per month, and 55.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pueblo County, so you can benchmark 81001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 81001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81001.
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81001, Pueblo, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,498
Population
90.3
Area (sq mi)
338
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81001?
34.0
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
4.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,417
Median Household Income
-45% vs state
$29,163
Per Capita Income
19.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
13,868
Total Housing Units
12,624
Occupied Units
1,244
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,200
Median Home Value
-55% vs state
$1,082
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81001 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.6% | 174 |
| 2021 | +21.7% | 211 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 249 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 254 |
| 2024 | -2.4% | 248 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 337 business establishments in ZIP 81001, employing approximately 6,787 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,160,000.
337
Businesses
6,787
Employees
$386.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 47 | 13.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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