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ZIP 81004

Part of Pueblo, CO
Pop. 25,757·Pueblo County·164th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,187/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$778
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ZIP 81004 · $1,187
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,830
Research median
$1,230/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
$14,244/yr
At $1,187/mo median
Location
CityPueblo
StateCO
CountyPueblo County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81004 (Pueblo, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,757
Median income
$51,789
Median age
40.9
Renters
40.8%
Age distribution
21.5%
21.2%
25%
12.8%
19.6%
Under 1821.5%
18–3421.2%
35–5425%
55–6412.8%
65+19.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
47.4%
White72.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic47.4%
Education (25+)
33.2%
35.5%
21.6%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
59.2%
40.8%
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81004 in Pueblo, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,993 → $51,789
up 26.3%
Population
26,641 → 25,757
down 3.3%
Renter share
47% → 40.8%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 21.6%
+2.3 pts
Median age
37.2 → 40.9
+3.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 81004 in Pueblo, CO now reports about $51,789, up from $40,993 in 2021. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 26,641 residents to roughly 25,757. Renters now make up 40.8% of households, compared with 47% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.6% of adults here, versus 19.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81004 covers Pueblo, CO. The median rent here is $1,187/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($51,789/yr), ZIP 81004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81004 (Pueblo, CO) is $1,187. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81004's median rent of $1,187/mo is $778 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81004 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81004 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #164 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,187/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,187/mo in ZIP 81004. The local median household income is $51,789/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81004?

Rent in ZIP 81004 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 81004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81004 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,187/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($51,789/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.8% of ZIP 81004 households are renters, while 59.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81004 compare to the rest of Pueblo?

ZIP 81004 is more affordable than Pueblo overall. At $1,187/mo, it's $205 below the Pueblo citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,187/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 81004's median household income ($51,789/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81004 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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