81005 ZIP Code
Pueblo, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81005 |
| City/Town: | Pueblo |
| County: | Pueblo |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,499 |
| Median Household Income: | $66,607 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,133 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,562 |
| Median Home Value: | $245,400 |
| Land Area: | 198.7 sq miles
514.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2123, -104.8318 |
Population Information (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,499 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,810 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,689 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,900 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,590 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,004 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,197 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,635 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,653 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,556 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,546 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,877 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,665 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,031 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,768 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,077 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $245,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $935 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,562 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,982 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 580 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,846 | 75.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,136 | 24.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,173 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 588 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,083 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,804 | 30.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,553 | 25.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,294 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,465 | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,386 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $66,607 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,880 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,364 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,133 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,258 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,677 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 559 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,210 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,187 | 74.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,710 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 709 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 71 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,764 | 72.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 568 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 697 | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 226 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,301 | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,932 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,862 | 18.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,159 | 48.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,526 | 30.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 105 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,447 | 17.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81005 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 588 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 623 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,240 | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 676 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,526 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,019 | 23.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,020 | 15.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,831 | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 753 | 5.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 706 | 5.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81005 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,217 | 82.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,112 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 227 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 99 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 896 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81005 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 55 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 818 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 657 | 4.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 361 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,503 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 955 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 125 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 600 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,489 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,654 | 34.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,001 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 572 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 887 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,489 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,222 | 61.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,320 | 48.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,846 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81005 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,994 | 69.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,942 | 38.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,322 | 33.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 745 | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 612 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,760 | 13.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81005 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,922 | 80.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 665 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 254 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 138 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 417 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 255 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 468 | 3.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 443 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81005 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 50 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 649 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,612 | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,667 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 929 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,131 | 23.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,332 | 17.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,505 | 18.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 354 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 333 | 2.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81005 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 108 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 977 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,999 | 22.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,264 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,984 | 22.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,230 | 9.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81005 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,297 | 79.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 240 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,150 | 16.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 174 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 91 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81005 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 780 | 6.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,069 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,869 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,264 | 25.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81005 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 288 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 169 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 908 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,947 | 19.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,197 | 32.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,817 | 28.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 430 | 4.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 90 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81005 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,399 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $495 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $935 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,982 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,860 | 45.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,864 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,248 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,112 | 31.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,617 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,085 | 39.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81005 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,383 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,404 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,252 | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 377 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,312 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,518 | 28.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81005 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,906 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 209 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 495 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,714 | 39.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,905 | 27.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,583 | 22.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,645 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,336 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,335 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,560 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 574 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,529 | 45.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,457 | 44.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81005 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,225 | 86.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,840 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,900 | 75.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 862 | 22.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 274 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 78 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81005 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,337 | 96.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 338 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,162 | 343.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,162 | 343.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,162 | 343.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 328 | 97.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 45 | 13.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 681 | 201.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 4.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81005 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,599 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,807 | 90.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,792 | 9.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,618 | 8.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 101 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 66 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81005 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,982 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,800 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
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