81069 ZIP Code — Rye, CO

Pueblo County, Colorado

ZIP code 81069 is located in Rye, Colorado, within Pueblo County. It covers approximately 291.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81069

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $333,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,151. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 81069 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,510

population

291.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81069 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81069

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rye	Acceptable
Rye	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81023 Beulah (10.1 mi) 81004 Pueblo (10.7 mi) 81005 Pueblo (17.4 mi) 81089 Walsenburg (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,510
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	291.28 sq mi
Water area	0.52 sq mi
Latitude	37.9440
Longitude	-104.8855
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	37.4%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.3%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,510

Population

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$90,151

Median household income

$35,227

Per capita income

$333,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,343

Housing units

31.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

157

10–14

215

15–19

20–24

25–34

157

35–44

215

100

45–54

137

100

55–59

137

170

60–64

233

106

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	622	24.8%
18 and over	1,888	75.2%
65 and over	397	15.8%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Two or more races 4.4%

Other race 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,283	85.5%
Hispanic or Latino	161	6%
Two or more races	118	4.4%
Other race	109	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	49.9%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	30.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.3%	16.1%	26.9%
Over $200k	6.8%	3.3%	9.6%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$90,151

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 46.6%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$333,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	87.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	16.7%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	46.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.1%
Electricity	16.7%
Propane / LP gas	42.8%
Wood	9.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	437	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	171	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	319	33.5%
Households with children under 18	296	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	352	36.9%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.4%	25.0%
Married	59.6%	45.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.9%	4.0%
Divorced	8.1%	26.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.5%

HS graduate 22.6%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.6%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	26	4.1%
Elementary school	402	63.5%
High school	113	17.9%
College / grad school	92	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Professional & management 13.1%

Construction 11.7%

Finance & real estate 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Other services 9.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Public administration 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.4%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.3%
Retirement income	17.9%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.6%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	16.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.5%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	22.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,458	97.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,496	99.4%
Born in same state	2,437	97.1%
Born in different state	1,355	54.0%
Foreign born	59	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.6%
Not a US citizen	7	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	276	11%
French	162	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	33	1.3%
Polish	28	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81069

What city is ZIP code 81069 in?

ZIP code 81069 is primarily assigned to Rye, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81069 in?

ZIP code 81069 falls within Pueblo County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81069 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 81069 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81069?

19% of residents in ZIP code 81069 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81069 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 81069 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81069?

The median home value in ZIP code 81069 is $333,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 81069 in?

ZIP code 81069 observes the MST timezone.