| ZIP Code | 81008 |
|---|---|
| City | Pueblo |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Pueblo County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,013 ft |
| Latitude | 38.405766 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.57872 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 11% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 87 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,805 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 922 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 1,392 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 914 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,474 (32.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,389 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $280,400 ≈ Avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,396/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,302 |
| Vacant Units | 143 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,302 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 143 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 81008 is located in Pueblo, Colorado, within Pueblo County. With a population of 11,728, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 81008 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,389 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81008 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $280,400 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,396 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 55% since 2019.
The population of 81008 is majority White (53.77%). Residents are well-educated — 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81008 stands at 4.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 81008 in Pueblo, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,728 residents, a median household income of $68,389, and a median home value of $280,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.