ZIP Code 81069
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Rye · Pueblo County · Colorado
- Population
- 1,888
- Median income
- $97,513
- Median home value
- $364,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 32.6%
- Land area
- 699.3 sq mi
3/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.5
Denver
ZIP code 81069 in Rye, Colorado has a population of 1,888. The median household income is $97,513, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $364,700, 31% above the US average. 32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 81069 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 699.3 square miles in Rye, Pueblo County, Colorado. The area is home to 1,888 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 81069 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81069 sits at $97,513 (10% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $47,487. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $364,700 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $2,586 per month, and 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81069 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pueblo County, so you can benchmark 81069 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 81069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81069.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 81069, Rye, 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
1,888
Population
699.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81069?
55.5
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$97,513
Median Household Income
+10% vs state
$47,487
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,457
Total Housing Units
793
Occupied Units
664
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,700
Median Home Value
-25% vs state
$2,586
Median Rent
1970
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
+0.2%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 81069 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 147 |
| 2021 | +19.0% | 175 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 190 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 206 |
| 2024 | +0.2% | 206 |
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 37 business establishments in ZIP 81069, employing approximately 148 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,413,000.
37
Businesses
148
Employees
$8.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 24.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 8.1% |
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 81069 vs 81019 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81019 | Colorado City, CO | 1,690 | 4.4 mi |
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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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