ZIP code
81006
in Pueblo, ColoradoPopulation 11,029
48.58/ 100
Ranked #18,223 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 43%)
Ranked #395 of 502 Colorado ZIPs (bottom 21%)
Ranked #8 of 12 Pueblo, CO ZIPs (bottom 33%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Distance to a Superfund site
In this ZIP
at the national minimum
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The distance in miles from this ZIP’s edge to the nearest Superfund site — an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has listed for cleanup.
Full methodology ›PFAS in drinking water
71.1%
in the top 4.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The modeled probability that PFAS “forever chemicals” would be detected in untreated groundwater in this area, the source private wells draw on.
A modeled likelihood for untreated groundwater, the source drawn on by private wells, which are federally unregulated. It is not a measurement of treated water delivered by a public system, and it is not a test of any individual well.
Full methodology ›Radon
3.3 pCi/L
in the top 7.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST94thUS93rdDefinition & source ›
The modeled typical indoor radon level for this area, in picocuries per liter — the EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above.
Modeled from indoor-radon measurements. In Alaska and Hawaii, where those measurements are not published, a US Geological Survey geologic radon-potential category stands in — a coarser input, disclosed rather than hidden.
Full methodology ›Transportation noise
6.9%
in the top 15% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS85thDefinition & source ›
The modeled share of residents exposed to average road, rail, and aviation noise at or above 55 decibels — a noticeable background presence.
Full methodology ›The read
On the composite measure, ZIP 81006, one of several in Pueblo, Colorado stands in the bottom 43% nationally (18,223rd) and the bottom 21% of Colorado (395th), based on limited data; treat as directional.
A balanced set of signals defines this area, not any single one: distance to a community health center lies at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. By contrast, distance to a Superfund site is at the national minimum, and modeled pfas registers in the top 4.2% nationally. Modeled radon lies in the top 7.1% nationally, tree cover is in the bottom 10.3% nationally, and mammography registers in the bottom 11.0% nationally. Modeled transportation noise lies in the top 15% nationally. Distance to a hazardous-chemical facility is at the national minimum, shared with about 31% of ZIPs. Modeled extreme heat registers in the top 16% nationally. Childcare lies at the national minimum, shared with about 42% of ZIPs.
For clarity, distance to a Superfund site is an abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous-waste site the EPA has identified for cleanup. Pfas is the man-made "forever chemicals" that build up in the body and environment instead of breaking down; here a modeled estimate of the chance a private well contains them. Radon is a radioactive soil gas the EPA identifies as the top cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. ZIP 81022, just across the boundary, ranks better overall among the ZIPs nearby.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Pueblo, CO metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Risk Behavior
healthier than 61%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 78%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 53%
21%
Mental Health
healthier than 56%
8%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 46%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 33%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 17%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 22%
13%
Disability
healthier than 34%
7%
Lifting this score
Healthcare Access
healthier than 76%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 47%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 45%
8%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 17%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 17%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 24%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 13%
11%
Disability
healthier than 9%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 6%
5%
Lifting this score
Preventive Care
healthier than 63%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 69%
8%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 40%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 41%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 47%
11%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 58%
5%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
in the bottom 0.00%
14%
Disability
healthier than 33%
7%
Climate / Disaster RiskPartial
healthier than 29%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
81001
Coloradoshares a border
Score 43.82
Closest healthier
81022
Coloradoshares a border
Score 49.84
Similar health profile
87004
New Mexico90% similar profile
Score 47.58
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 32.0% | 29.1–35.5 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 35.0% | 31.7–38.9 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.4% | 8.5–10.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.2% | 10.1–12.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 7.7% | 7.0–8.6 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 7.9% | 7.1–8.8 |
| Depression among adults | 22.4% | 19.7–25.9 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.4% | 11.9–15.4 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 34.4% | 31.0–38.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 32.1% | 27.2–38.0 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.1% | 3.8–4.4 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 11.6% | 9.4–14.0 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.9% | 12.5–15.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 75.8% | 72.8–78.9 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 75.0% | 71.8–78.5 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 86.9% | 85.4–88.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 64.4% | 59.9–68.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 63.0% | 59.8–66.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 69.2% | 61.6–76.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 15.2% | 12.9–18.1 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 14.1% | 12.4–16.3 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 26.7% | 23.4–30.9 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 35.3% | 30.5–40.1 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 22.1% | 19.8–24.9 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.6% | 15.0–18.7 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 15.8% | 14.2–17.8 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 15.9% | 14.4–17.8 |
| Any disability among adults | 35.9% | 32.4–40.1 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 9.2% | 8.3–10.3 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 8.7% | 7.9–9.7 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.2% | 14.5–18.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 4.6% | 4.2–5.0 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.5% | 6.0–7.1 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 14.4% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.1% (2.3–21.1%) n=507 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 4.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 9.9% (1.9–21.6%) n=503 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 6.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 5.0% (0.0–16.3%) n=508 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 23.9% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 33.9% (14.8–65.1%) n=508 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.6% (0.0–7.7%) n=505 |
| Households without a vehicle | 6.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 2.9% (0.0–9.4%) n=507 |
| Broadband subscription | 89.6% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 92.5% (79.4–98.7%) n=507 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 29.5% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 29.9% (15.9–42.9%) n=507 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.1% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 74.7% (51.5–93.8%) n=507 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 2.9% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.1% (0.0–5.3%) n=507 |
| Foreign-born population | 3.0% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–14.6%) n=508 |
| Single-parent households | 55.5% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.4% (40.1–81.1%) n=500 |
| Population 65+ | 22.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 18.6% (9.2–36.4%) n=508 |
| Median age | 47.0 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.0 yr (33.4–58.2) n=502 |
| Median household income | $69,050 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $84,602 ($48,743–$134,919) n=470 |
| Median home value | $345,400 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $458,400 ($191,360–$800,020) n=469 |
| Median gross rent | $1,108 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,534 ($828–$2,196) n=401 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | CO median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.1 yr ± 0.84 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.4 yr (76.8–83.2) n=466 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.84 years of 77.1, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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