81008 ZIP Code — Pueblo, CO
Pueblo County, Colorado
ZIP code 81008 is located in Pueblo, Colorado, within Pueblo County. It covers approximately 102.19 square miles and serves a population of 11,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.
About ZIP code 81008
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $63,803. 36% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,146
population
102.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
81008 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 81008
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pueblo | Acceptable |
| Pueblo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
81007 Pueblo (10.5 mi)
81001 Pueblo (11.3 mi)
81003 Pueblo (12 mi)
81009 Pueblo (13.3 mi)
81010 Pueblo (13.3 mi)
81011 Pueblo (13.3 mi)
81012 Pueblo (13.3 mi)
80817 Fountain (15.4 mi)
80928 Colorado Springs (16.8 mi)
81006 Pueblo (17.1 mi)
81025 Boone (18.2 mi)
80913 Colorado Springs (18.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,146 |
| Population density | 109 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 08 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 102.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.4470 |
| Longitude | -104.5949 |
| 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 | 45.2% | 49.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 30.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 16.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 3.3% | 9.6% |
Demographics & statistics
11,146
Population
109
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$63,803
Median household income
$38,155
Per capita income
$246,100
Median home value
$1,334
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
3,256
Housing units
32.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
445
Under 5
482
250
5–9
270
202
10–14
218
340
15–19
368
481
20–24
520
821
25–34
887
628
35–44
679
592
45–54
640
194
55–59
209
324
60–64
351
562
65–74
608
300
75–84
325
216
85+
234
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,376 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,770 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,245 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67%
Hispanic or Latino
11.6%
Two or more races
9.8%
Black or African American
4.6%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,443 | 67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,464 | 11.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,233 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 585 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 575 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 159 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 140 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 45.2% | 49.9% | 32.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.2% | 30.6% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 16.1% | 26.9% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 3.3% | 9.6% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
23.5%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $63,803 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.4%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
6.3%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
43.4%
$300k–$500k
23.0%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,334 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 58.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.7% |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.1% |
| Electricity | 18.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,160 | 44.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 340 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 927 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,458 | 29.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,439 | 29.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,634 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.2% | 27.7% |
| Married | 48.7% | 45.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.4%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 212 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 40 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 702 | 29.6% |
| High school | 538 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 877 | 37.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Retail trade
17.9%
Public administration
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Professional & management
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Construction
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Information
0.6%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.5% |
| Government | 21.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.3% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 17.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 759 | 8.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.6% |
| Public insurance | 47.2% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,219 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 157 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 119 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,744 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,565 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 6,806 | 61.1% |
| Foreign born | 179 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 402 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 243 | 60.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 754 | 6.8% |
| Italian | 745 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 257 | 2.3% |
| Polish | 94 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 59 | 0.5% |
| English | 58 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 25 | 0.2% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.8% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81008
What city is ZIP code 81008 in?
ZIP code 81008 is primarily assigned to Pueblo, Colorado.
What county is ZIP code 81008 in?
ZIP code 81008 falls within Pueblo County, Colorado.
Does ZIP code 81008 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 81008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 81008?
ZIP code 81008 has an estimated population of 11,146 residents, with a density of 109 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 81008?
The median household income in ZIP code 81008 is $63,803, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81008?
The median home value in ZIP code 81008 is $246,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 81008 in?
ZIP code 81008 observes the MST timezone.