ZIP Code 81006
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Pueblo · Pueblo County · Colorado
- Population
- 11,513
- Median income
- $69,050
- Median home value
- $345,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.9%
- Land area
- 147.0 sq mi
78/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▲ 24% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 47
Denver
ZIP code 81006 in Pueblo, Colorado has a population of 11,513. The median household income is $69,050, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $345,400, 24% above the US average. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81006 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 147.0 square miles in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. The area is home to 11,513 residents, producing a population density of 78 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 81006 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81006 sits at $69,050 (22% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $38,460. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $345,400 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,108 per month, and 78.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pueblo County, so you can benchmark 81006 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 81006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81006.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 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 81006, 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
11,513
Population
147.0
Area (sq mi)
78
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81006?
47.0
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$69,050
Median Household Income
-22% vs state
$38,460
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 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?
4,805
Total Housing Units
4,474
Occupied Units
331
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$345,400
Median Home Value
-29% vs state
$1,108
Median Rent
1967
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81006 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 188 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 213 |
| 2022 | +18.4% | 252 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 255 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 270 |
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 237 business establishments in ZIP 81006, employing approximately 3,554 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,521,000.
237
Businesses
3,554
Employees
$240.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 49 | 20.7% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 5.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 2.1% |
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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