Pueblo, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81006
Pueblo County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,513
- 78/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,050
- Median income Near-median income area
- $345,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.9%
- 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.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 78
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81006 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 81006 (Pueblo, CO) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 254.7 in 2023 to 269.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81006 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, home to 11,513 residents across 147.0 square miles, a density of 78 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81006 reports a modest median household income of $69,050 (22% below the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,460. The poverty rate is 14.4%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $345,400 (29% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,108; owner occupancy is 78.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pueblo County, so 81006 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 81006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pueblo, CO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,460
Per Capita Income
14.4%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81006 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)
$69,050 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,805housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 81006 vs 81001 →
ZIP 81006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81001
Pueblo (81001)
30,498 residents
- 81003
Pueblo (81003)
14,939 residents
- 81006 11,513
Pueblo (81006)
11,513 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 81006 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 81006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 81006
Pueblo (81006)
$69,050 median income
- 81001
Pueblo (81001)
$48,417 median income
- 81003
Pueblo (81003)
$43,705 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 81006 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81006, 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 (11,513 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 81006 in?
ZIP code 81006 (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 81006?
ZIP code 81006 in Pueblo, CO has a population of 11,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81006?
The median household income in ZIP 81006 is $69,050, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81006?
The median home value in ZIP 81006 is $345,400, which is 24% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81006 is White at 76.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81006?
ZIP code 81006 has 237 business establishments employing approximately 3,554 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81006 are: Construction (49), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81006?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81006 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 81006?
In ZIP code 81006, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 81006?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81006 is 22.4 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 81006?
In ZIP code 81006, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81006 is 14.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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