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ZIP 81008

Part of Pueblo, CO
Pop. 11,608·Pueblo County·109th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$1,839/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$126
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 81008 · $1,839
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,460
Research median
$1,650/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
$22,068/yr
At $1,839/mo median
Location
CityPueblo
StateCO
CountyPueblo County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81008 (Pueblo, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,608
Median income
$69,925
Median age
37.8
Renters
34.2%
Age distribution
20.5%
24.4%
22.8%
21.7%
Under 1820.5%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.8%
55–6410.6%
65+21.7%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
66.5%
38.2%
White66.5%
Black7%
Hispanic38.2%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
28.8%
37.6%
27.8%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college37.6%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
65.8%
34.2%
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81008 in Pueblo, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,840 → $69,925
up 20.9%
Population
11,239 → 11,608
up 3.3%
Renter share
42% → 34.2%
-7.8 pts
Bachelor's+
30.7% → 27.8%
-2.9 pts
Median age
39.6 → 37.8
-1.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,840 in 2021 to $69,925 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 11,239 to 11,608 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. About 34.2% of households rent today, against 42% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 30.7% to 27.8%.

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About renting in ZIP 81008

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81008 covers Pueblo, CO. The median rent here is $1,839/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($69,925/yr), ZIP 81008 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81008?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81008 (Pueblo, CO) is $1,839. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81008 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81008's median rent of $1,839/mo is $126 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81008 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81008 falls in the middle range for Colorado, ranking #109 out of 166 ZIPs at $1,839/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,839/mo in ZIP 81008. The local median household income is $69,925/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81008?

Rent in ZIP 81008 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 81008 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81008 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,839/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($69,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81008 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 81008 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of ZIP 81008 households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81008 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81008 compare to the rest of Pueblo?

ZIP 81008 is pricier than Pueblo as a whole. At $1,839/mo, it's $447 above the Pueblo citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81008 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81008 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,839/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 81008's median household income ($69,925/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81008 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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