Rye, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81069
Pueblo County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,888
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $97,513
- Median income Above-median income area
- $364,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rye pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81069 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 81069 covers 699.3 square miles in Rye, Pueblo County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,888 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81069 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,513 (10% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,487. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 1.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $364,700 (25% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $2,586; owner occupancy is 87.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pueblo County, so 81069 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 81069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rye, CO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$47,487
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 81069 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Rye, 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)
$97,513 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,457housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81069, 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 (1,888 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 81069 in?
ZIP code 81069 (Rye) 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 81069?
ZIP code 81069 in Rye, CO has a population of 1,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 81069?
The median household income in ZIP 81069 is $97,513, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 81069?
The median home value in ZIP 81069 is $364,700, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 81069 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 81069?
ZIP code 81069 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 148 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 81069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81069 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Construction (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 81069?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81069 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 81069?
In ZIP code 81069, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81069?
In ZIP code 81069, approximately 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 81069 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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