ZIP Code 81069

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Rye · Pueblo County · Colorado

Population
1,888

3/sq mi

Median income
$97,513

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$364,700

▲ 31% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
32.6%

Median age 55.5

Land area
699.3 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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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ZIP Code City Population Distance
81019 Colorado City, CO 1,690 4.4 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Rye, CO

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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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