81240 ZIP Code — Penrose, CO

Fremont County, Colorado

ZIP code 81240 is located in Penrose, Colorado, within Fremont County. It covers approximately 138.74 square miles and serves a population of 4,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81240

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $285,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 81240 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,386

population

138.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Penrose	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81290 Florence (5.1 mi) 81226 Florence (10.1 mi) 81212 Canon City (16 mi) 81007 Pueblo (16.9 mi) 80926 Colorado Springs (17.4 mi) 80913 Colorado Springs (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,386
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	138.74 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	38.4555
Longitude	-105.0743
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	9.2%	2.7%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,386

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$81,583

Median household income

$47,189

Per capita income

$285,800

Median home value

$1,218

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,663

Housing units

33.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

134

230

5–9

229

150

10–14

148

15–19

127

20–24

127

232

25–34

231

288

35–44

286

274

45–54

273

124

55–59

124

186

60–64

185

238

65–74

236

146

75–84

145

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,112	25.4%
18 and over	3,274	74.6%
65 and over	806	18.4%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92%

Two or more races 5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,149	92%
Two or more races	224	5%
Hispanic or Latino	124	2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.3%	47.4%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	31.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	31.8%	18.2%	26.9%
Over $200k	9.2%	2.7%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$81,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 37.6%

$500k–$1M 6.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$285,800
Median rent / month	$1,218
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	23.4%
1980–1989	19.4%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	19.5%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	49.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.1%
Electricity	7.4%
Propane / LP gas	31.3%
Wood	6.9%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	989	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	59	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	235	14.5%
Female householder, no spouse	334	20.7%
Households with children under 18	601	37.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	599	37.0%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	16.2%
Married	65.6%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	5.0%
Divorced	16.8%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 31.3%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	3.1%
Kindergarten	126	12.2%
Elementary school	602	58.4%
High school	102	9.9%
College / grad school	168	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Transportation & utilities 17.5%

Public administration 11.6%

Construction 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%

Professional & management 7.6%

Retail trade 7.1%

Other services 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	15.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.2%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 21.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.4%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	463	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,118	93.9%
Spanish	50	1.2%
Other Indo-European	50	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,283	97.7%
Born in same state	4,283	97.7%
Born in different state	2,100	47.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	103	2.3%
Not a US citizen	70	68.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	908	20.7%
Italian	415	9.5%
English	340	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	272	6.2%
Arab	133	3%
Dutch	19	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	96.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81240

What city is ZIP code 81240 in?

ZIP code 81240 is primarily assigned to Penrose, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81240 in?

ZIP code 81240 falls within Fremont County, Colorado.

Is ZIP code 81240 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 81240 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 81240 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 81240 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 81240 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 81240 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 81240?

ZIP code 81240 has an estimated population of 4,386 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 81240 in?

ZIP code 81240 observes the MST timezone.