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ZIP 81003

Part of Pueblo, CO
Pop. 15,194·Pueblo County·136th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,643/mo
Year-over-Year
+34.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$322
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ZIP 81003 · $1,643
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,160/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
$19,716/yr
At $1,643/mo median
Location
CityPueblo
StateCO
CountyPueblo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 34.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+34.5% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81003 (Pueblo, CO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,194
Median income
$43,705
Median age
36.1
Renters
53.2%
Age distribution
18.6%
29.8%
26.9%
13.9%
Under 1818.6%
18–3429.8%
35–5426.9%
55–6410.8%
65+13.9%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
65.7%
49%
White65.7%
Black4.1%
Hispanic49%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
20.1%
30.8%
31.6%
17.5%
No HS diploma20.1%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
46.8%
53.2%
Owner46.8%
Renter53.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81003 in Pueblo, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,641 → $43,705
up 16.1%
Population
14,889 → 15,194
up 2.0%
Renter share
50.4% → 53.2%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
17.4% → 17.5%
+0.1 pts
Median age
38.3 → 36.1
-2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $37,641 to $43,705 across the same window, up 16.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 81003 in Pueblo, CO adding about 305 residents over the five-year window, up 2.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 50.4% to 53.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81003 covers Pueblo, CO. The median rent here is $1,643/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($43,705/yr), ZIP 81003 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 34.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81003 (Pueblo, CO) is $1,643. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81003's median rent of $1,643/mo is $322 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81003 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81003 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #136 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,643/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,643/mo in ZIP 81003. The local median household income is $43,705/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81003?

Rent in ZIP 81003 has increased 34.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 81003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81003 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,643/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($43,705/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81003 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 81003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.2% of ZIP 81003 households are renters, while 46.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 81003 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 81003 compare to the rest of Pueblo?

ZIP 81003 is pricier than Pueblo as a whole. At $1,643/mo, it's $251 above the Pueblo citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $1,643/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 81003's median household income ($43,705/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81003 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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