ZIP Code 81022

ZIP code 81022 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1114.3 square miles in Avondale, Pueblo County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,560 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 81022 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81022 sits at $60,481 (32% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $34,053. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $210,400 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,380 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81022 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81022 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →