81001 ZIP Code, Pueblo, CO
81001 is a ZIP code in Pueblo, Colorado in Pueblo County. It covers 32 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81006, 81003 and 81008. 31,197 people live here in 12,624 households. With about 974 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (55% own). Median household income is $48,417, well below the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pueblo, CO
- County: Pueblo County
- Land area: 32 sq mi
- Population: 31,197
- Median household income: $48,417
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 31,197 |
| Households | 12,624 |
| Median household income | $48,417 |
| Income per person | $29,163 |
| Median age | 34 |
| Homeowners | 55.1% |
| Median home value | $220,200 |
| Median rent | $1,082 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% |
| Broadband internet | 86.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 15.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.3% |
| $10–15K | 6.8% |
| $15–25K | 13.2% |
| $25–35K | 9.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.1% |
| $50–75K | 15.7% |
| $75–100K | 10.7% |
| $100–150K | 12.2% |
| $150–200K | 5.9% |
| $200K+ | 4.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.4% |
| 20–24 | 8.7% |
| 25–34 | 15.6% |
| 35–44 | 9.9% |
| 45–54 | 9.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.4% |
| Owned outright | 19.1% |
| Rented | 40.7% |
| Vacant | 8.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 64.9% |
| Townhome | 4.7% |
| 2–4 units | 6.5% |
| 5–19 units | 4.1% |
| 20+ units | 13.1% |
| Mobile / other | 6.7% |
Businesses in 81001
337 business establishments with 6,787 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 47
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 47
- Retail Trade: 46
- Accommodation and Food Services: 31
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 26
- Manufacturing: 22
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 21
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 20
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81006 — Pueblo city, CO (5 mi)
- 81003 — Pueblo city, CO (6.6 mi)
- 81008 — Pueblo city, CO (8 mi)
- 81025 — Boone town, CO (14.8 mi)
- 81007 — Pueblo West CDP, CO (15.3 mi)
- 81005 — Pueblo city, CO (17 mi)
- 81022 — Avondale CDP, CO (19.5 mi)
- 81004 — Pueblo city, CO (19.9 mi)
Areas that include 81001
- Pueblo, CO ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Pueblo County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 13: highest share of households with children in Pueblo County
- No. 5 of 13: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pueblo County
- No. 2 of 13: lowest median age in Pueblo County
- No. 3 of 13: fastest population growth in Pueblo County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median home value in Pueblo, CO
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of households with children in Pueblo, CO
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pueblo, CO
- No. 1 of 7: lowest median age in Pueblo, CO
- No. 2 of 7: fastest population growth in Pueblo, CO
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81001 in?
- 81001 is a Pueblo, CO mailing address. By land area, 54% lies inside Pueblo; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81001 in?
- 81001 is in Pueblo County.
- What is the population of 81001?
- About 31,197 people (±1,189), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 31,107.
- What is the median household income in 81001?
- $48,417 (±$3,436), compared with $95,470 for Colorado as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 81001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81006 (5 mi, Pueblo), 81003 (6.6 mi, Pueblo), 81008 (8 mi, Pueblo), 81025 (14.8 mi, Boone), 81007 (15.3 mi, Pueblo West) and 81005 (17 mi, Pueblo).
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