| ZIP Code | 81003 |
|---|---|
| City | Pueblo |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Pueblo County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 4,724 ft |
| Latitude | 38.277652 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.656426 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.6 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.10 |
| Below Poverty | 21.5% ▲ 115% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 209 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,788 (30.8%) |
| Some College | 1,672 (18.5%) |
| Associates | 1,459 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,064 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,860 (20.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,750 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,600 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $847/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,233 |
| Vacant Units | 576 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,233 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 576 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.10 |
ZIP code 81003 is located in Pueblo, Colorado, within Pueblo County. With a population of 14,820, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.6 years. Economically, 81003 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81003 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $847 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.2%) and renters (52.9%). Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 81003 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 48.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.5%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81003 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 81003 in Pueblo, CO is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 14,820 residents, a median household income of $43,750, and a median home value of $178,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.