ZIP Code 81005: Population, Income, Housing

State: CO

Total population: 32,441 Household income: $70,574 Rent: $1,080

Overview

Total population

32,441

Rent

$1,080

Year built

1974

Household income

$70,574

Per capita income

$37,851

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54.2%

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

Total population

32,441

Adults over 25

23,248

Total households

13,224

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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$70,574

Per capita income

$37,851

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54.2%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,080

Year built

1974

Households that rent

22.8%

Households that own

77.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.0

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).

Race

White

68.9%

Black

1.8%

Asian

0.3%

Two or more races

19.2%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

45.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

54.9%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

13,018 (92.6%)

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

1,036 (7.4%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

27.9%

High school graduate or GED

34.3%

Some college or associate degree

10.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

26.9%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 81005 with: Pueblo County, CO Colorado United States

ZIP 81005

Total population32,441

Rent$1,080

Year built1974

Household income$70,574

Per capita income$37,851

Poverty rate10.1%

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%

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	ZIP81005	CountyPueblo, CO	StateColorado	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,441	169,356	5,862,189	334,922,499
Rent	$1,080	$1,111	$1,761	$1,413
Year built	1974	1974	1988	1980
Household income	$70,574	$64,010	$95,470	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,851	$34,777	$52,636	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.1%	14.6%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	6.2%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 81005

Rent & Income

In 81005, the typical monthly rent is $1,080 and the typical household income is $70,574. Rent here is lower than Colorado, and household income is lower than Colorado. The estimated poverty rate is 10.1%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 22.8% of households. About 54.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 26.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 81005 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 81005 — Poverty

How ZIP 81005 compares in Colorado (79 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,080	1 / 79	from lower rent	$1,080 – $2,798
Household income	$70,574	69 / 79	from higher income	$48,417 – $181,049
Poverty rate	10.1%	53 / 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 81005

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 81005 ranks 1st out of 79 ZIP Codes in Colorado. Statewide, values range from $1,080 in ZIP 81005 up to $2,798 in ZIP 80516.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 69th out of 79 ZIP Codes. Across Colorado, figures vary from $48,417 in ZIP 81001 up to $181,049 in ZIP 80108.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 81005 places 53rd out of 79 ZIP Codes. Throughout Colorado, numbers span from 2.7% in ZIP 80126 up to 32.6% in ZIP 80521.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 81005 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,080 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 81005

Annual Household Income: $70,574

💡 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 81005

Estimated Rate: 10.1%

💡 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 81005

In ZIP Code 81005, households that rent: 3,009 (22.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	3,009	22.8%
Owner-Occupied	10,215	77.2%

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 81005

In ZIP Code 81005, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,632 (54.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,632	54.2%
Other renter households	1,377	45.8%
Total renter households	3,009	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 81005

Less than High School: 6,481 people (27.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,973 people (34.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,540 people (10.9%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,254 people (26.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,248

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.