| ZIP Code | 81001 |
|---|---|
| City | Pueblo |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Pueblo County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,706 ft |
| Latitude | 38.295329 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.537238 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 22.3% ▲ 123% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 215 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,279 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 2,917 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 3,303 (18.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,404 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,176 (22.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $47,086 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $208,400 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,027/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,651 |
| Vacant Units | 1,030 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,651 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,030 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 81001 is located in Pueblo, Colorado, within Pueblo County. With a population of 31,448, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 81001 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $47,086 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81001 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $208,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,027 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.5%) and renters (45.5%). Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 81001 is majority Hispanic (51.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.3%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81001 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 81001 in Pueblo, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 31,448 residents, a median household income of $47,086, and a median home value of $208,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.