| ZIP Code | 81022 |
|---|---|
| City | Avondale |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Pueblo County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 5,019 ft |
| Latitude | 38.024844 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.434721 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 12.9% ▲ 29% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.9% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 340 (38.4%) |
| Some College | 98 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 68 (7.7%) |
| Bachelors | 187 (21.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 193 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,847 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,000 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,358/mo ↑ 95% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 638 |
| Vacant Units | 100 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 638 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 100 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 81022 is located in Avondale, Colorado, within Pueblo County. With a population of 1,351, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.8 years. Economically, 81022 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,847 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81022 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $215,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,358 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 81022 is majority White (53.07%). Residents are well-educated — 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.9%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81022 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 91%.
Overall, ZIP code 81022 in Avondale, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,351 residents, a median household income of $59,847, and a median home value of $215,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.