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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
$97,513
Median income
$364,700
Median home value
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $47,487. Poverty here runs at 17.3%, with unemployment measured at 1.2%. Median home value sits at $364,700 (25% below the state average), median rent at $2,586 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 81069, plus 6 more within Pueblo County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 81069?

55.5

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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

How ZIP 81069 ranks nationally

Rye, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,513 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.6%

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

Owner 87.9%
Renter 12.1%

$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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.