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ZIP 81001

Part of Pueblo, CO
Pop. 31,197·Pueblo County·161st most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,255/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+5.6%
vs US Median
-$710
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ZIP 81001 · $1,255
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,060/yr
At $1,255/mo median
Location
CityPueblo
StateCO
CountyPueblo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81001 (Pueblo, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,197
Median income
$48,417
Median age
34
Renters
44.9%
Age distribution
24.5%
26.8%
19.5%
17.7%
Under 1824.5%
18–3426.8%
35–5419.5%
55–6411.4%
65+17.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
65.2%
52.6%
White65.2%
Black2.8%
Hispanic52.6%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
30.7%
34.8%
24%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+24%
Housing tenure
55.1%
44.9%
Owner55.1%
Renter44.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81001 in Pueblo, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,490 → $48,417
up 22.6%
Population
30,678 → 31,197
up 1.7%
Renter share
48.7% → 44.9%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 24%
+5.7 pts
Median age
36.4 → 34
-2.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $39,490 to $48,417 across the same window, up 22.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 81001 in Pueblo, CO adding about 519 residents over the five-year window, up 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.7% to 44.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.3% to 24% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81001 covers Pueblo, CO. The median rent here is $1,255/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($48,417/yr), ZIP 81001 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81001 (Pueblo, CO) is $1,255. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81001's median rent of $1,255/mo is $710 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81001 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81001 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #161 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,255/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,255/mo in ZIP 81001. The local median household income is $48,417/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81001?

Rent in ZIP 81001 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 81001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81001 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,255/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($48,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81001 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 81001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.9% of ZIP 81001 households are renters, while 55.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81001 compare to the rest of Pueblo?

ZIP 81001 is more affordable than Pueblo overall. At $1,255/mo, it's $137 below the Pueblo citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,255/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 81001's median household income ($48,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81001 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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