81003 ZIP Code — Pueblo, CO

Pueblo County, Colorado

ZIP code 81003 is located in Pueblo, Colorado, within Pueblo County. It covers approximately 12.23 square miles and serves a population of 14,875 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81003

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.

Median household income is $40,217. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 81003 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,875

population

12.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pueblo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81009 Pueblo (2.5 mi) 81010 Pueblo (2.5 mi) 81011 Pueblo (2.5 mi) 81012 Pueblo (2.5 mi) 81001 Pueblo (6.6 mi) 81006 Pueblo (9.9 mi) 81007 Pueblo (10.5 mi) 81008 Pueblo (12 mi) 81005 Pueblo (12.1 mi) 81004 Pueblo (16.2 mi) 81022 Avondale (16.4 mi) 81025 Boone (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,875
Population density	1,216 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	12.23 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	38.2776
Longitude	-104.6450
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	64.4%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

14,875

Population

1,216

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$40,217

Median household income

$22,254

Per capita income

$151,900

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

48.8%

Home ownership

27.8%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

3,280

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

493

Under 5

422

425

5–9

364

387

10–14

331

525

15–19

449

534

20–24

457

1,207

25–34

1,032

1,382

35–44

1,181

792

45–54

676

500

55–59

427

436

60–64

372

742

65–74

635

428

75–84

365

169

85+

144

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,902	19.5%
18 and over	11,973	80.5%
65 and over	2,483	16.7%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55%

Hispanic or Latino 16.3%

Two or more races 13.5%

Other race 7.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%

Black or African American 3.2%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	9,771	55%
Hispanic or Latino	2,895	16.3%
Two or more races	2,398	13.5%
Other race	1,378	7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	634	3.6%
Black or African American	574	3.2%
Asian	120	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.4%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$40,217

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 28.7%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,900
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	48.8%
Renter occupied	51.2%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	9.0%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	25.1%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	29.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	21.9%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	25.4%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	39.5%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.7%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,567	27.5%
Cohabiting couple	392	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,771	31.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,960	34.4%
Households with children under 18	1,410	24.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,757	30.9%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.2%	32.8%
Married	28.3%	32.0%
Separated	3.1%	3.9%
Widowed	5.5%	8.9%
Divorced	15.0%	22.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 31.8%

Some college, no degree 21.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	4.3%
Kindergarten	173	6.6%
Elementary school	1,210	46.3%
High school	661	25.3%
College / grad school	455	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.4%

Retail trade 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Professional & management 10.5%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Manufacturing 5.4%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 27.8%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 25.9%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	44.3%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,085	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.4%
Public insurance	63.2%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,960	93.8%
Spanish	621	4.4%
Other Indo-European	609	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,273	96.0%
Born in same state	14,130	95.0%
Born in different state	9,493	63.8%
Foreign born	143	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	602	4.0%
Not a US citizen	310	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,227	8.2%
French	804	5.4%
Arab	272	1.8%
Polish	259	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	134	0.9%
Irish	65	0.4%
Dutch	52	0.3%
German	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81003

What city is ZIP code 81003 in?

ZIP code 81003 is primarily assigned to Pueblo, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81003 in?

ZIP code 81003 falls within Pueblo County, Colorado.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81003?

28% of residents in ZIP code 81003 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81003?

The median home value in ZIP code 81003 is $151,900.

Does ZIP code 81003 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 81003 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81003?

The median household income in ZIP code 81003 is $40,217, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81003 in?

ZIP code 81003 observes the MST timezone.