81022 ZIP Code — Avondale, CO

Pueblo County, Colorado

ZIP code 81022 is located in Avondale, Colorado, within Pueblo County. It covers approximately 367.76 square miles and serves a population of 1,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81022

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $208,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,050. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81022 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,594

population

367.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81022 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81022

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81022. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avondale	Acceptable
Avondale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81006 Pueblo (10 mi) 81009 Pueblo (14 mi) 81010 Pueblo (14 mi) 81011 Pueblo (14 mi) 81012 Pueblo (14 mi) 81039 Fowler (15.1 mi) 81001 Pueblo (15.3 mi) 81003 Pueblo (16.4 mi) 81004 Pueblo (18.4 mi) 81025 Boone (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,594
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	367.76 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	38.0730
Longitude	-104.4923
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,594

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$56,050

Median household income

$29,236

Per capita income

$208,700

Median home value

$1,322

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

561

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

129

20–24

132

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	324	20.3%
18 and over	1,270	79.7%
65 and over	301	18.9%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Other race 3.4%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,486	87.4%
Hispanic or Latino	107	6.3%
Other race	58	3.4%
Two or more races	50	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 22.4%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 15.9%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	22.4%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	15.9%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$56,050

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 34.4%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,700
Median rent / month	$1,322
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	12.5%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	22.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	31.3%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	12.8%
Propane / LP gas	48.0%
Wood	10.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	47.6%
Cohabiting couple	108	18.4%
Male householder, no spouse	132	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	67	11.4%
Households with children under 18	133	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	281	48.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.1%	43.0%
Married	44.2%	41.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	13.7%
Divorced	11.5%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	48	15.0%
Kindergarten	23	7.2%
Elementary school	105	32.8%
High school	95	29.7%
College / grad school	49	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.8%

Construction 16.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Retail trade 9.5%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Public administration 5.5%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 3.7%

Professional & management 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	7.9%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.3%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 8.6%

18 and over 18.5%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	28.3%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	28.8%
High cholesterol	30.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	32.9%
No insurance	11.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,478	92.7%
Spanish	122	8.3%
Other Indo-European	122	8.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,465	91.9%
Born in same state	1,440	90.3%
Born in different state	996	62.5%
Foreign born	25	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	129	8.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	52	3.3%
Arab	33	2.1%
French	26	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	1.4%
English	13	0.8%
Polish	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81022

What city is ZIP code 81022 in?

ZIP code 81022 is primarily assigned to Avondale, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81022 in?

ZIP code 81022 falls within Pueblo County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81022 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 81022 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81022?

17% of residents in ZIP code 81022 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 81022 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 81022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 81022?

ZIP code 81022 has an estimated population of 1,594 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81022 in?

ZIP code 81022 observes the MST timezone.