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Pueblo, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81008

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

9,641
28/sq mi
$69,925
Median income
$310,300
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81008 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, home to 9,641 residents across 348.1 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 81008 reports a modest median household income of $69,925 (21% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $40,024. Local economic indicators show a 12.0% poverty rate alongside 5.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $310,300 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $1,524 per month, and 65.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 81008 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pueblo County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 81008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pueblo, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81008.

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 81008, 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

9,641

Population

348.1

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81008?

37.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 7.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%

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?

$69,925

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$40,024

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81008 ranks nationally

Pueblo, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,925 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,421

Total Housing Units

5,174

Occupied Units

247

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.8%
Renter 34.2%

$310,300

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,524

Median Rent

1999

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

+1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81008 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.0% 175
2021 +16.8% 204
2022 +20.8% 247
2023 -5.7% 233
2024 +1.8% 237

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 569 business establishments in ZIP 81008, employing approximately 9,476 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,400,000.

569

Businesses

9,476

Employees

$368.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 143 25.1%
Health care and social assistance 111 19.5%
Accommodation and food services 78 13.7%
Finance and insurance 46 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 43 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 5.3%
Construction 22 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 2.3%
Information 12 2.1%
Wholesale trade 7 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.2%
Manufacturing 6 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 81008 vs 81001 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
81001 Pueblo, CO 30,498 10.8 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81008 in? ▼
ZIP code 81008 (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 81008? ▼
ZIP code 81008 in Pueblo, CO has a population of 9,641 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 81008 is $69,925, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 81008 is $310,300, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 81008 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81008? ▼
ZIP code 81008 has 569 business establishments employing approximately 9,476 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81008? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81008 are: Retail trade (143), Health care and social assistance (111), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81008? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81008 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 81008? ▼
In ZIP code 81008, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 81008? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81008 is 18.3 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 81008? ▼
In ZIP code 81008, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81008 is 12.0% 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.