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ZIP Code 81005

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

29,975
50/sq mi
$70,574
Median income
$298,500
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pueblo pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
50
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81005 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, with 29,975 residents across 595.9 square miles, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 81005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,574 (20% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,851. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $298,500 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,080 monthly, and 77.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pueblo County, so you can benchmark 81005 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 81005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pueblo, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81005.

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 81005, 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

29,975

Population

595.9

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81005?

43.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%

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?

$70,574

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$37,851

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81005 ranks nationally

Pueblo, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,574 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,733

Total Housing Units

13,224

Occupied Units

509

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$298,500

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$1,080

Median Rent

1974

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81005 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 176
2021 +17.6% 207
2022 +17.2% 242
2023 -2.6% 236
2024 +6.1% 251

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 451 business establishments in ZIP 81005, employing approximately 5,273 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,542,000.

451

Businesses

5,273

Employees

$197.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 75 16.6%
Construction 71 15.7%
Retail trade 63 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 58 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 48 10.6%
Finance and insurance 35 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.8%
Wholesale trade 14 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.3%
Information 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 81005 vs 81023 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
81023 Beulah, CO 1,236 11.1 mi

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Pop: 25,540
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81005 in? ▼
ZIP code 81005 (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 81005? ▼
ZIP code 81005 in Pueblo, CO has a population of 29,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81005 is $70,574, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81005 is $298,500, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81005 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81005? ▼
ZIP code 81005 has 451 business establishments employing approximately 5,273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81005 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Construction (71), Retail trade (63). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81005 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 81005? ▼
In ZIP code 81005, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 81005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81005 is 21.1 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 81005? ▼
In ZIP code 81005, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81005 is 10.1% 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.