Pueblo, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81005
Pueblo County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,975
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,574
- Median income Near-median income area
- $298,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81005 (Pueblo, CO) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.1 in 2023 to 250.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,851. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $298,500 (38% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,080; owner occupancy is 77.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pueblo County, so 81005 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 81005?
43.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.8%
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?
$70,574
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$37,851
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81005 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Pueblo, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,574 34th percentile higher than 34% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Colorado ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,733housing units
13,733
Total Housing Units
13,224
Occupied Units
509
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,500
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81005, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,975 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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