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ZIP 81005

Part of Pueblo, CO
Pop. 32,441·Pueblo County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,228/mo
Year-over-Year
-23.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
-$737
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ZIP 81005 · $1,228
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,210/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
$14,736/yr
At $1,228/mo median
Location
CityPueblo
StateCO
CountyPueblo County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 23.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-23.7% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81005 (Pueblo, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,441
Median income
$70,574
Median age
43.3
Renters
22.8%
Age distribution
20.6%
18.5%
24.9%
13.1%
22.9%
Under 1820.6%
18–3418.5%
35–5424.9%
55–6413.1%
65+22.9%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
45.1%
White68.9%
Black1.8%
Hispanic45.1%
Education (25+)
34.3%
31.3%
26.9%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma34.3%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
77.2%
22.8%
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81005 in Pueblo, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,156 → $70,574
up 15.4%
Population
32,106 → 32,441
up 1.0%
Renter share
25.3% → 22.8%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 26.9%
+1.2 pts
Median age
41.4 → 43.3
+1.9 yrs

Median household income climbed from $61,156 to $70,574 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.4% shift. Census counts show ZIP 81005 in Pueblo, CO adding about 335 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 25.3% to 22.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81005 covers Pueblo, CO. The median rent here is $1,228/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($70,574/yr), ZIP 81005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 23.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81005 (Pueblo, CO) is $1,228. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81005's median rent of $1,228/mo is $737 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81005 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81005 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #162 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,228/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,228/mo in ZIP 81005. The local median household income is $70,574/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81005?

Rent in ZIP 81005 has decreased 23.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 81005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81005 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,228/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($70,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.8% of ZIP 81005 households are renters, while 77.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81005 compare to the rest of Pueblo?

ZIP 81005 is more affordable than Pueblo overall. At $1,228/mo, it's $164 below the Pueblo citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,228/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 81005's median household income ($70,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81005 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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