81069 ZIP Code, Rye, CO
81069 is a ZIP code in Rye, Colorado — mostly in Huerfano County (48% of its land), with smaller parts in Pueblo and Custer counties. It covers 291 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 81019, 81023 and 81004. 1,678 people live here in 793 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $97,513, close to the Colorado median of $95,470; the median age is 55.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rye, CO
- County: Huerfano County
- Land area: 291 sq mi
- Population: 1,678
- Median household income: $97,513
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,678 |
| Households | 793 |
| Median household income | $97,513 |
| Income per person | $47,487 |
| Median age | 55.5 |
| Homeowners | 87.9% |
| Median home value | $364,700 |
| Median rent | $2,586 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 40.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 16.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 18.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% |
| Broadband internet | 93.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 6.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.4% |
| $25–35K | 2.5% |
| $35–50K | 7.2% |
| $50–75K | 12.1% |
| $75–100K | 28.1% |
| $100–150K | 26.0% |
| $150–200K | 1.5% |
| $200K+ | 10.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.7% |
| 20–24 | 1.3% |
| 25–34 | 10.1% |
| 35–44 | 10.7% |
| 45–54 | 9.1% |
| 55–64 | 35.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.3% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 28.2% |
| Owned outright | 19.9% |
| Rented | 6.6% |
| Vacant | 45.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.6% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.4% |
| 5–19 units | 1.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.6% |
Businesses in 81069
37 business establishments with 148 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 9
- Construction: 5
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 4
- Finance and Insurance: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 81019 — Colorado City CDP, CO (4.6 mi)
- 81023 — Beulah Valley CDP, CO (12.2 mi)
- 81004 — Pueblo city, CO (14.2 mi)
- 81040 — Gardner CDP, CO (19.9 mi)
- 81089 — Walsenburg city, CO (21.5 mi)
- 81253 (21.5 mi)
- 81005 — Pueblo city, CO (22.4 mi)
Areas that include 81069
- Colorado City, CO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Rye, CO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Custer County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Huerfano County ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Pueblo County ZIP codes — 14 ZIP codes
- Colorado ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 81069, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 81069 in?
- 81069 is a Rye, CO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 81069 in?
- 81069 is mostly in Huerfano County (48% of its land), with smaller parts in Pueblo and Custer counties.
- What is the population of 81069?
- About 1,678 people (±469), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,944.
- What is the median household income in 81069?
- $97,513 (±$12,609), 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 81069?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 81069 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 81069?
- The closest, measured center to center: 81019 (4.6 mi, Colorado City), 81023 (12.2 mi, Beulah Valley), 81004 (14.2 mi, Pueblo), 81040 (19.9 mi, Gardner), 81089 (21.5 mi, Walsenburg) and 81253 (21.5 mi).
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