ZIP Code 81001: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO
Total population: 31,197 Household income: $48,417 Rent: $1,082

Overview

Total population
31,197
Rent
$1,082
Year built
1969
Household income
$48,417
Per capita income
$29,163
Poverty rate
19.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.4 persons
Rent over 30% of income
52.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Colorado
County
Pueblo County
City
Pueblo
Total population
31,197
Adults over 25
20,054
Total households
12,624
Household size
2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$48,417
Per capita income
$29,163
Poverty rate
19.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
52.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,082
Year built
1969
Households that rent
44.9%
Households that own
55.1%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
65.2%
Black
2.8%
Asian
1%
Two or more races
16.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
52.6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
47.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
11,941 (91.9%)
Commute time to work
19 mins
Work from home
1,046 (8.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
31.1%
High school graduate or GED
30.7%
Some college or associate degree
14.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 81001 with: Pueblo County, CO Pueblo, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 81001

Total population31,197
Rent$1,082
Year built1969
Household income$48,417
Per capita income$29,163
Poverty rate19.8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Pueblo County, CO

Total population169,356
Rent$1,111
Year built1974
Household income$64,010
Per capita income$34,777
Poverty rate14.6%
Unemployment rate6.2%

Pueblo, CO

Total population111,561
Rent$1,082
Year built1965
Household income$56,664
Per capita income$31,726
Poverty rate17.5%
Unemployment rate6.6%

Colorado State

Total population5,862,189
Rent$1,761
Year built1988
Household income$95,470
Per capita income$52,636
Poverty rate9.4%
Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP81001 CountyPueblo, COCityPueblo, COStateColoradoCountryUnited States
Total population31,197169,356111,5615,862,189334,922,499
Rent$1,082$1,111$1,082$1,761$1,413
Year built19691974196519881980
Household income$48,417$64,010$56,664$95,470$80,734
Per capita income$29,163$34,777$31,726$52,636$44,673
Poverty rate19.8%14.6%17.5%9.4%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A6.2%6.6%4.3%4%

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Summary for 81001

Rent & Income

In 81001, the typical monthly rent is $1,082 and the typical household income is $48,417. Rent here is similar to Pueblo and lower than Colorado, and household income is lower than both Pueblo and Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 19.8%, which is higher than in both Pueblo and Colorado.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 44.9% of households. About 52.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 24% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 81001 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 81001 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 81001 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,082 2 / 79 from lower rent $1,080 – $2,798
Household income $48,417 79 / 79 from higher income $48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate 19.8% 76 / 79 from lower poverty 2.7% – 32.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Colorado with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 81001

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 2nd out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. Across Colorado, figures vary from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 81001 stands 79th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Throughout Colorado, numbers span from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 76th out of 79 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 81001 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,082 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 81001

Annual Household Income: $48,417

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 81001

Estimated Rate: 19.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 81001

In ZIP Code 81001, households that rent: 5,665 (44.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 5,665 44.9%
Owner-Occupied 6,959 55.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 81001

In ZIP Code 81001, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,987 (52.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 2,987 52.7%
Other renter households 2,678 47.3%
Total renter households 5,665 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 81001

Less than High School: 6,232 people (31.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,149 people (30.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,866 people (14.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,807 people (24%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 20,054

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.