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Pueblo, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81001

Pueblo County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,498
338/sq mi
$48,417
Median income
$220,200
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pueblo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
338
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, with 30,498 residents across 90.3 square miles, a density of 338 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 81001 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $220,200 for a typical home value (55% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,082 a month; 55.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pueblo County, letting you compare 81001 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 81001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pueblo, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81001.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 81001?

34.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 65.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%

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

How ZIP 81001 ranks nationally

Pueblo, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,417 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

Owner 55.1%
Renter 44.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 81001 vs 81006 →

ZIP 81001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 81001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 81001 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
81006 Pueblo, CO 11,513 4.7 mi
81003 Pueblo, CO 14,939 5.4 mi
81008 Pueblo, CO 9,641 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pueblo County

81005 standard
Pueblo, CO
Pop: 29,975
81007 standard
Pueblo, CO
Pop: 29,709
81004 standard
Pueblo, CO
Pop: 25,540
81003 standard
Pueblo, CO
Pop: 14,939
81006 standard
Pueblo, CO
Pop: 11,513
81008 standard
Pueblo, CO
Pop: 9,641

Related Areas

Pueblo County Pueblo, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81001 in? ▼
ZIP code 81001 (Pueblo) is located in Pueblo County, Colorado. Pueblo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pueblo-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 81001? ▼
ZIP code 81001 in Pueblo, CO has a population of 30,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81001 is $48,417, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81001 is $220,200, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81001 is White at 65.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81001? ▼
ZIP code 81001 has 337 business establishments employing approximately 6,787 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81001 are: Construction (47), Health care and social assistance (47), Retail trade (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81001 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 81001? ▼
In ZIP code 81001, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 81001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81001 is 18.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81001? ▼
In ZIP code 81001, approximately 55.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81001 is 19.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.