81005 ZIP Code, Pueblo, CO
81005 is a ZIP code in Pueblo, Colorado in Pueblo County. It covers 199 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81003, 81023 and 81007. 32,441 people live here in 13,224 households. With about 163 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $70,574, below the Colorado median of $95,470.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pueblo, CO
- County: Pueblo County
- Land area: 199 sq mi
- Population: 32,441
- Median household income: $70,574
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 32,441 |
| Households | 13,224 |
| Median household income | $70,574 |
| Income per person | $37,851 |
| Median age | 43.3 |
| Homeowners | 77.2% |
| Median home value | $298,500 |
| Median rent | $1,080 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% |
| Broadband internet | 89.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.1% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 4.0% |
| $35–50K | 10.9% |
| $50–75K | 22.9% |
| $75–100K | 16.4% |
| $100–150K | 15.5% |
| $150–200K | 7.8% |
| $200K+ | 6.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.5% |
| 10–19 | 14.3% |
| 20–24 | 4.5% |
| 25–34 | 10.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.4% |
| 45–54 | 12.5% |
| 55–64 | 13.1% |
| 65–74 | 13.8% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 47.7% |
| Owned outright | 26.8% |
| Rented | 21.8% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.1% |
| Townhome | 4.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.2% |
| 5–19 units | 4.7% |
| 20+ units | 2.7% |
| Mobile / other | 2.8% |
Businesses in 81005
451 business establishments with 5,273 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 75
- Construction: 71
- Retail Trade: 63
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 58
- Accommodation and Food Services: 48
- Finance and Insurance: 35
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 24
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 22
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81003 — Pueblo city, CO (10.5 mi)
- 81023 — Beulah Valley CDP, CO (11.3 mi)
- 81007 — Pueblo West CDP, CO (12.1 mi)
- 81253 (13.1 mi)
- 81004 — Pueblo city, CO (13.3 mi)
- 81226 — Florence city, CO (16.4 mi)
- 81001 — Pueblo city, CO (17 mi)
- 81019 — Colorado City CDP, CO (18.7 mi)
Areas that include 81005
- Pueblo, CO ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Pueblo County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 13: highest median household income in Pueblo County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Pueblo, CO
- No. 4 of 7: highest median home value in Pueblo, CO
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Pueblo, CO
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Pueblo, CO
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pueblo, CO
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Pueblo, CO
- No. 4 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) 81005, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81005 in?
- 81005 is a Pueblo, CO mailing address. By land area, 5% lies inside Pueblo; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81005 in?
- 81005 is in Pueblo County.
- What is the population of 81005?
- About 32,441 people (±1,544), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 31,327.
- What is the median household income in 81005?
- $70,574 (±$5,506), 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 81005?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81005 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81005?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81003 (10.5 mi, Pueblo), 81023 (11.3 mi, Beulah Valley), 81007 (12.1 mi, Pueblo West), 81253 (13.1 mi), 81004 (13.3 mi, Pueblo) and 81226 (16.4 mi, Florence).
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