81006 ZIP Code — Pueblo, CO

Pueblo County, Colorado

ZIP code 81006 is located in Pueblo, Colorado, within Pueblo County. It covers approximately 112.38 square miles and serves a population of 11,503 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $290,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,077. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81006 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,503

population

112.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pueblo	Acceptable
Pueblo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81001 Pueblo (5.8 mi) 81009 Pueblo (7.5 mi) 81010 Pueblo (7.5 mi) 81011 Pueblo (7.5 mi) 81012 Pueblo (7.5 mi) 81003 Pueblo (9.9 mi) 81022 Avondale (10 mi) 81025 Boone (11.1 mi) 81008 Pueblo (17.1 mi) 81005 Pueblo (19.7 mi) 81007 Pueblo (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,503
Population density	102 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	112.38 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	38.2175
Longitude	-104.4792
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	44.7%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

11,503

Population

102

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$67,077

Median household income

$36,264

Per capita income

$290,700

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

13.1%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

4,051

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

194

Under 5

193

320

5–9

317

365

10–14

362

367

15–19

363

278

20–24

275

618

25–34

612

698

35–44

691

763

45–54

755

383

55–59

379

485

60–64

481

741

65–74

733

357

75–84

353

211

85+

209

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,300	20.0%
18 and over	9,203	80.0%
65 and over	2,604	22.6%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

Two or more races 6.6%

Other race 6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Asian 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	9,481	73.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,366	10.6%
Two or more races	847	6.6%
Other race	776	6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	276	2.1%
Asian	66	0.5%
Black or African American	51	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	4.2%	3.3%	9.6%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$67,077

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 33.4%

$500k–$1M 12.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$290,700
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	92.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	24.1%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	20.4%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.0%
Electricity	9.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.9%
Solar	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,241	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	343	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	841	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,129	24.8%
Households with children under 18	1,284	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,808	39.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.6%	25.2%
Married	51.9%	50.3%
Separated	1.8%	0.9%
Widowed	3.4%	13.2%
Divorced	11.4%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	115	4.7%
Kindergarten	68	2.8%
Elementary school	1,194	49.3%
High school	570	23.5%
College / grad school	476	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Public administration 11.0%

Retail trade 10.8%

Construction 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	24.7%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 13.1%

Under 18 years 26.8%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 27.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	32.2%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.7%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	835	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.4%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,116	96.6%
Spanish	260	2.3%
Other Indo-European	249	2.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,224	97.6%
Born in same state	11,142	96.9%
Born in different state	9,021	78.4%
Foreign born	82	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	279	2.4%
Not a US citizen	87	31.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,153	10%
French	992	8.6%
Arab	695	6%
Polish	121	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	81	0.7%
English	65	0.6%
Irish	44	0.4%
German	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81006

What city is ZIP code 81006 in?

ZIP code 81006 is primarily assigned to Pueblo, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81006 in?

ZIP code 81006 falls within Pueblo County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81006 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 81006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81006 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 81006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 81006 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 81006 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 81006?

ZIP code 81006 has an estimated population of 11,503 residents, with a density of 102 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81006 in?

ZIP code 81006 observes the MST timezone.