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Pueblo, CO
City in Pueblo County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81001, 81003.
Population
111,561
Land area
56.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,970
ZIP codes
2
Pueblo and its ZIP codes
Pueblo at a glance
- Pueblo is about 35 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $56,664, 41% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $247,200 (54% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,082 a month.
Local data for Pueblo, CO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools45
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks26
- Post Offices4
- Parks52
- Grocery Stores25
- Restaurants333
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies15
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment15
- Private Schools7
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places50
Housing and community stats
Pueblo, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,664
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,082/mo
Homeownership
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (33,428), German Americans (12,279), Irish Americans (9,422).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pueblo County. PPP loans are for Pueblo.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,133
61,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,492
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,760 per person
How people get to work
Pueblo, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.2%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pueblo, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,522
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
106
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 18°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone50 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pueblo, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Pueblo
2 in or overlapping Pueblo. Population shown
Cities near Pueblo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Salt CreekCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BlendeCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Pueblo WestCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 49.6 |
| VinelandCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| AvondaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BooneTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Beulah ValleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.6 |
| PenroseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 17.8 |
| Colorado CityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 15 |
| RyeTown | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| Coal CreekTown | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| FlorenceCity | 29 mi | 4.5 |
| RockvaleTown | 30 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pueblo, CO in?
- Pueblo is in Pueblo County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Pueblo, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pueblo include 81001, 81003.
- What is the population of Pueblo, CO?
- About 111,561 people live in Pueblo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pueblo?
- Nearby places include Salt Creek (2.8 mi), Blende (3.5 mi), Pueblo West (7 mi), Vineland (9.6 mi), Avondale (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023