ZIP Code 81003
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Pueblo · Pueblo County · Colorado
- Population
- 14,939
- Median income
- $43,705
- Median home value
- $198,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.5%
- Land area
- 20.7 sq mi
720/sq mi
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 8% of US ZIPs
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
Denver
ZIP code 81003 in Pueblo, Colorado has a population of 14,939. The median household income is $43,705, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $198,700, 29% below the US average. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.7 square miles in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. The area is home to 14,939 residents, producing a population density of 720 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 81003 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81003 sits at $43,705 (51% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $23,249. The poverty rate stands at 26.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $198,700 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 46.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pueblo County, so you can benchmark 81003 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 81003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81003.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
59 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 81003, 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
14,939
Population
20.7
Area (sq mi)
720
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81003?
36.1
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
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?
$43,705
Median Household Income
-51% vs state
$23,249
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 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?
6,324
Total Housing Units
5,765
Occupied Units
559
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,700
Median Home Value
-59% vs state
$956
Median Rent
1953
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
-6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81003 have decreased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 180 |
| 2021 | +26.4% | 227 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 268 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 279 |
| 2024 | -6.9% | 260 |
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 632 business establishments in ZIP 81003, employing approximately 12,536 people with a combined annual payroll of $727,330,000.
632
Businesses
12,536
Employees
$727.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 16.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 59 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 47 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.0% |
| Information | 14 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 6 | 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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