| ZIP Code | 81069 |
|---|---|
| City | Rye |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Pueblo County |
| Area Code | 719 |
| Elevation | 6,806 ft |
| Latitude | 37.891792 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -104.889437 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 60% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 369 (23.3%) |
| Some College | 158 (10%) |
| Associates | 353 (22.3%) |
| Bachelors | 287 (18.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 418 (26.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,098 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $347,300 ▲ 25% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,517/mo ↑ 245% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,380 |
| Vacant Units | 480 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,380 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 480 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 81069 is located in Rye, Colorado, within Pueblo County. With a population of 1,940, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 81069 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $95,098 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 81069 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $347,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,517 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 81069 is majority White (69.28%). Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 81069 stands at 7.8%, which is significantly above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 81069 in Rye, CO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,940 residents, a median household income of $95,098, and a median home value of $347,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.