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81240 Zip Code (Penrose, CO) Detailed Profile




City: Penrose, CO (11.98%)
County: Fremont County, CO
Estimated zip code population in 2022: 4,438
Zip code population in 2010: 4,323
Zip code population in 2000: 4,476

Houses and condos: 1,969
Renter-occupied apartments: 247
% of renters here:

15%
State:

34%
March 2022 cost of living index in zip code 81240: 92.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 148.7 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 30 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2022:
This zip code:

0.3% ($1,104)
Colorado:

0.5% ($2,422)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,135 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,053 (0.4%)

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Males: 2,226  (50.2%)
Females: 2,212  (49.8%)

For population 25 years and over in 81240:

  • High school or higher: 95.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in 81240:

  • Never married: 16.3%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

Zip code 81240 compared to state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Races in zip code 81240 (2022)
    • 3,87387.3%White
    • 44910.1%Hispanic or Latino
    • 1022.3%Two or more races
    • 80.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander
    • 50.1%Some other race
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100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2022: $325,796
81240:

$325,796
Colorado:

$531,100



According to our research of Colorado and other state lists, there were 22 registered sex offenders living in 81240 zip code as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in zip code 81240 is 179 to 1.


Median resident age:
This zip code:

42.0 years
Colorado median age:

37.7 years
Average household size:
This zip code:

2.6 people
Colorado:

2.4 people

Averages for the 2020 tax year for zip code 81240, filed in 2021:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2020: $59,900 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$59,900
State:

$89,260

Salary/wage: $50,452 (reported on 77.4% of returns)
Here:

$50,452
State:

$70,330
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1176.1% for AGIs below $25k, 3504.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 6292.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 9196.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 14901.8% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,051 (reported on 29.7% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,051
Colorado:

$2,176
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.0% for AGIs below $25k, 17.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 50.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 45.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 104.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,500 (reported on 14.2% of returns)
Here:

$2,500
State:

$8,820
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 11.4% for AGIs below $25k, 22.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 73.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 41.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 132.4% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$11,409 (reported on 15.1% of returns)
Here:

+$11,409
State:

+$37,276
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 41.6% for AGIs below $25k, 36.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 45.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 161.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 870.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$7,061 (reported on 15.6% of returns)
Here:

+$7,061
State:

+$15,295
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 103.4% for AGIs below $25k, 58.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 209.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 61.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 584.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $18,553 (reported on 9.0% of returns)
81240:

$18,553
Colorado:

$23,785
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 81.6% for AGIs below $25k, 89.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 163.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 314.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1100.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $29,670 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
Here:

$29,670
State:

$35,141
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 126.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 315.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 957.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Charity contributions: $10,143 (reported on 3.3% of returns)
Here:

$10,143
State:

$12,103
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 91.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 278.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxes paid: $5,600 (reported on 4.7% of returns)
81240:

$5,600
State:

$7,710
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.6% for AGIs below $25k, 50.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 217.6% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Earned income credit: $2,052 (reported on 14.6% of returns)
Here:

$2,052
State:

$2,053
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 88.2% for AGIs below $25k, 60.5% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2020 taxes: 92.0%
Here:

92%
State:

93%
(% for various income ranges: 89.1% for AGIs below $25k, 94.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 92.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 91.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 92.9% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2012 tax year for zip code 81240, filed in 2013:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2012: $47,627 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$47,627
State:

$69,103

Salary/wage: $41,425 (reported on 79.5% of returns)
Here:

$41,425
State:

$54,794
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 69.7% for AGIs below $25k, 70.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 72.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 72.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 75.8% for AGIs $100k-200k, 43.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,310 (reported on 32.6% of returns)
This zip code:

$1,310
Colorado:

$1,971
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.2% for AGIs $100k-200k, 2.1% for AGIs over 200k)

Ordinary dividends: $2,018 (reported on 14.7% of returns)
Here:

$2,018
State:

$7,140
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.2% for AGIs below $25k, 0.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Net capital gain/loss in AGI: +$5,818 (reported on 11.6% of returns)
Here:

+$5,818
State:

+$23,009
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.3% for AGIs below $25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 6.2% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Profit/loss from business: +$8,653 (reported on 16.8% of returns)
Here:

+$8,653
State:

+$13,514
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.9% for AGIs below $25k, 1.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 4.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 5.1% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Taxable individual retirement arrangement distribution: $11,544 (reported on 9.5% of returns)
81240:

$11,544
Colorado:

$17,927
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs below $25k, 3.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.9% for AGIs $100k-200k)

Total itemized deductions: $19,017 (23% of AGI, reported on 27.4% of returns)
Here:

$19,017
State:

$24,621

Here:

22.8% of AGI
State:

18.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.4% for AGIs below $25k, 9.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 10.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 11.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 13.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 10.5% for AGIs over 200k)

Charity contributions: $2,975 (reported on 18.9% of returns)
Here:

$2,975
State:

$4,449
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.0% for AGIs $100k-200k, 0.7% for AGIs over 200k)

Taxes paid: $4,513 (reported on 27.4% of returns)
81240:

$4,513
State:

$7,641
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.6% for AGIs below $25k, 1.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs $100k-200k, 4.8% for AGIs over 200k)

Earned income credit: $2,146 (reported on 18.4% of returns)
Here:

$2,146
State:

$2,095
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 6.4% for AGIs below $25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2012 taxes: 55.3%
Here:

55%
State:

49%
(% for various income ranges: 46.7% for AGIs below $25k, 57.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 54.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 66.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 71.4% for AGIs $100k-200k, 100.0% for AGIs over 200k)

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 81240, filed in 2005:

Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $39,184 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:

$39,184
State:

$55,014

Salary/wage: $34,650 (reported on 83.3% of returns)
Here:

$34,650
State:

$46,010
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 139.3% for AGIs below $10k, 72.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 77.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 82.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 82.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 47.7% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $983 (reported on 46.0% of returns)
This zip code:

$983
Colorado:

$2,127
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.0% for AGIs below $10k, 2.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $926 (reported on 16.1% of returns)
Here:

$926
State:

$3,782
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.8% for AGIs below $10k, 0.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.2% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$12,974 (reported on 14.1% of returns)
Here:

+$12,974
State:

+$17,882
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -2.7% for AGIs below $10k, -0.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.5% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$8,540 (reported on 20.8% of returns)
Here:

+$8,540
State:

+$11,247
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 21.7% for AGIs below $10k, 7.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 3.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.7% for AGIs $75k-100k, 4.9% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,500 (reported on 2.7% of returns)
81240:

$3,500
Colorado:

$2,947

Total itemized deductions: $16,129 (23% of AGI, reported on 31.5% of returns)
Here:

$16,129
State:

$20,560

Here:

23.3% of AGI
State:

21.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 8.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 12.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 15.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 15.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $1,977 (3% of AGI, reported on 25.0% of returns)
Here:

$1,977
State:

$3,518

Here:

2.7% of AGI
State:

3.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.4% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $5,274 (reported on 73.8% of returns)
81240:

$5,274
State:

$9,173
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs below $10k, 4.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.3% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,558 (reported on 16.1% of returns)
Here:

$1,558
State:

$1,595

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 62.5%
Here:

62%
State:

55%
(% for various income ranges: 52.2% for AGIs below $10k, 61.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 66.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 65.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 63.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 80.2% for AGIs over 100k)

Estimated median household income in 2022:
This zip code:

$83,170
Colorado:

$89,302
Penrose, CO (81240) map Nearest zip codes: 81221, 80926, 81244, 80860, 81226, 81253.
Percentage of family households:
This zip code:

48.1%
Colorado:

45.0%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:

1.7%
Colorado:

48.0%
No gay or lesbian households reported

Household received Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 243
Household did not receive Food Stamps/SNAP in the past 12 months: 1,460


Women who had a birth in the past 12 months: 41 (42 now married, 0 unmarried)
Women who did not have a birth in the past 12 months: 784 (456 now married, 325 unmarried)


Housing units in zip code 81240 with a mortgage: 928 (38 second mortgage, 30 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,608
Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $482

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

10.5%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2022:
This zip code:

4.7%
Whole state:

4.6%
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:

6.5
State:

6.8
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:

4.9
State:

4.0
  • Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages

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  • Notable locations in zip code 81240: Holbert Cabin (A), Oklahoma State University Geology Field Camp (B), Phantom Landfill (C), Penrose Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Cemeteries: Penrose Cemetery (1), Upper Beaver Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

    Reservoir: Brush Hollow Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map

    Creeks: West Beaver Creek (A), Eightmile Creek (B), East Beaver Creek (C), West Mill Creek (D), Red Creek (E), Oak Creek (F), Coal Creek (G), Bear Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Year house built
  • Year house built (houses)
  • 02020 or later
  • 1602010 to 2019
  • 1732000 to 2009
  • 4121990 to 1999
  • 3741980 to 1989
  • 3471970 to 1979
  • 1031960 to 1969
  • 1121950 to 1959
  • 81940 to 1949
  • 2091939 or earlier

Zip code 81240 satellite photo by USGS

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Penrose, CO (81240)
  • Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Penrose, CO (81240)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 241 bedroom
  • 2242 bedrooms
  • 7763 bedrooms
  • 2734 bedrooms
  • 1495+ bedrooms
Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Penrose, CO (81240)
  • Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Penrose, CO (81240)
  • 0no bedroom
  • 221 bedroom
  • 632 bedrooms
  • 1443 bedrooms
  • 174 bedrooms
  • 05+ bedrooms
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied
Cars and other vehicles available in Penrose, CO (81240) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Penrose, CO (81240) in owner-occupied houses/condos
  • 26no vehicle
  • 2171 vehicle
  • 3722 vehicles
  • 5333 vehicles
  • 1664 vehicles
  • 1135+ vehicles
Cars and other vehicles available in Penrose, CO (81240) in renter-occupied apartments
  • Cars and other vehicles available in Penrose, CO (81240) in renter-occupied apartments
  • 0no vehicle
  • 1201 vehicle
  • 1262 vehicles
  • 03 vehicles
  • 04 vehicles
  • 05+ vehicles

  • Zip code 81240 household income distribution in 2022

  • Zip code 81240 household income distribution in 2022
  • 65Less than $10,000
  • 100$10,000 to $14,999
  • 72$15,000 to $19,999
  • 78$20,000 to $24,999
  • 33$25,000 to $29,999
  • 78$30,000 to $34,999
  • 8$35,000 to $39,999
  • 73$40,000 to $44,999
  • 49$45,000 to $49,999
  • 88$50,000 to $59,999
  • 112$60,000 to $74,999
  • 216$75,000 to $99,999
  • 252$100,000 to $124,999
  • 150$125,000 to $149,999
  • 202$150,000 to $199,999
  • 94$200,000 or more
  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 81240

  • Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2022 in zip code 81240
  • 21Less than $10,000
  • 6$10,000 to $14,999
  • 10$15,000 to $19,999
  • 8$40,000 to $49,999
  • 42$60,000 to $69,999
  • 25$70,000 to $79,999
  • 8$90,000 to $99,999
  • 136$100,000 to $124,999
  • 4$125,000 to $149,999
  • 48$150,000 to $174,999
  • 40$175,000 to $199,999
  • 94$200,000 to $249,999
  • 164$250,000 to $299,999
  • 194$300,000 to $399,999
  • 273$400,000 to $499,999
  • 101$500,000 to $749,999
  • 27$2,000,000 or more
  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 81240

  • Rent paid by renters in 2022 in zip code 81240
  • 4$250 to $299
  • 21$450 to $499
  • 11$500 to $549
  • 20$700 to $749
  • 38$900 to $999
  • 31$1,250 to $1,499
  • 71$2,000 to $2,499
  • 36No cash rent

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,258.

Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2022 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $354,699
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $315,693
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $315,693
  • Some other race householders: $526,156
  • Two or more races householders: $266,585
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $308,678

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $325,796
81240:

$325,796
Colorado:

$531,100
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $204,389 - $453,502

Mean price in 2022:

Detached houses: $410,347
Here:

$410,347
State:

$676,667

Mobile homes: $146,872
Here:

$146,872
State:

$115,510
Owners and renters by unit type in zip code 81240
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders

Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,511
  • 5 to 9: 6
  • Mobile homes: 420

Unemployment: 5.4%

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 81240

  • Means of transportation to work in zip code 81240
  • 73.4%1,297Drove a car alone
  • 8.8%155Carpooled
  • 0.5%8Walked
  • 2.0%36Other means
  • 13.5%238Worked at home
  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 81240

  • Travel time to work (commute) in zip code 81240
  • 35Less than 5 minutes
  • 965 to 9 minutes
  • 6110 to 14 minutes
  • 21515 to 19 minutes
  • 30720 to 24 minutes
  • 4725 to 29 minutes
  • 10330 to 34 minutes
  • 835 to 39 minutes
  • 18340 to 44 minutes
  • 13645 to 59 minutes
  • 19760 to 89 minutes
  • 9890 or more minutes

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 60.4%

Household type by relationship:

Households: 4,438
  • Male householders: 890 (211 living alone), Female householders: 802 (147 living alone)
  • 1,005 spouses (1,005 opposite-sex spouses), 62 unmarried partners, (62 opposite-sex unmarried partners), 1,308 children (1,220 natural, 35 adopted, 52 stepchildren), 119 grandchildren, 8 brothers or sisters, 49 parents, 0 foster children, 25 other relatives, 149 non-relatives
  • In group quarters: 12 (-1 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 492 2-persons, 298 3-persons, 197 4-persons, 151 5-persons, 89 7-or-more-persons

Size of nonfamily households: 359 1-person, 86 2-persons

808 married couples with children.
114 single-parent households (9 men, 105 women).

94.9% of residents of 81240 zip code speak English at home.
5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home (75% very well, 25% well).
0.4% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 105 (2.4%)
(68.9% of them are naturalized citizens)
This zip code:

2.4%
Whole state:

9.5%
Most common places of birth for foreign-born residents
  • 38%Barbados
  • 36%United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
  • 31%Sweden
  • 10%France
Most common first ancestries reported in 81240
  • 15%English
  • 15%German
  • 10%Norwegian
  • 10%American
  • 5%Irish
  • 4%Italian
  • 4%Dutch
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 572010 or later
  • 02000 to 2009
  • 421990 to 1999
  • 10Before 1990

Facilities with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • CASTLE CONCRETE CO (15002 HIGHWAY 115 in PENROSE, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
    Alternative names: CASTLE CONCRETE CO BLUE HERON PIT, CASTLE CONCRETE CO. - TABLE MNT QUARRY
  • FREMONT CO LANDFILL (2500 FREMONT COUNTY ROAD 67 in PENROSE, CO)
    STATE MASTER (Colorado database) - SWMS-043-LFL-020, REFUSE DISPOSAL
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: REFUSE SYSTEMS
    Business NAICS classification: SOLID WASTE LANDFILL.
    Alternative names: PHANTOM LANDFILL
  • APPLE VALLEY GREENHOUSE (890 7TH STREET in PENROSE, CO)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Alternative names: APPLE VALLEY NURSERY
  • APC SOUTHERN CONSTRUCTION CO (HB: 31 WERNER ROD in PENROSE, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
    Alternative names: D.G.HUSKIN CONSTRUCTION CO INC
  • ARROWHEAD AVARIES POWDER COATING (0275 SHOOP DR in PENROSE, CO)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • ASPEN TURNINGS (90 BEACON CIR in PENROSE, CO)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • BSW LTD (400 SHOOP DR in PENROSE, CO)
    (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (tracking hazardous waste))
  • CASTLE CONCRETE CO - GRISENTI FARMS PIT (SW NE SEC 13 T19S R69W in PENROSE, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
  • FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (NW SEC 15 T19S R69W in PENROSE, CO)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
  • BEAVER PARK PRODUCTS INCORPORATED (840 J STREET in PENROSE, CO)
    COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Tracking inspections of insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide, and toxic substances)
    Alternative names: BEAVER PARK TREES
  • FREMONT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (NW SEC 15 T19S R69W UNION HILL PIT in FLORENCE AREA, CO)
    CRITERIA AND HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANT INVENTORY (Inventory of air pollution sources)
    Business SIC classification: CONSTRUCTION SAND AND GRAVEL
  • HOSHI MISTRY REALTY (646 3RD STREET in PENROSE, CO)
    ENFORCEMENT/COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY (Integrated Compliance Information System)

Zip code 81240 marital status for males
Zip code 81240 marital status for females

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1.6%

Most commonly used house heating fuel
  • 51.2%Utility gas
  • 31.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 7.4%Electricity
  • 6.9%Wood
  • 2.2%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Other fuel
  • 0.6%Solar energy

Population in 1990: 3,166. Population change in the 1990s: +1,310 (+41.4%).

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2,118
  • Northeast: 182
  • Midwest: 710
  • South: 907
  • West: 410

59% of the 81240 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 43% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 50% lived in Colorado.

90% of the 81240 zip code residents lived in the same house 1 year ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 31% moved from this county.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 57% moved from different county within same state.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 16% moved from different state.

Year householders moved into unit in Penrose, CO (81240)

Private vs. public school enrollment:

Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 191
Here:

32.5%
Colorado:

11.4%
Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 13
Here:

13.5%
Colorado:

8.5%
Students in private undergraduate colleges:
Here:

0.0%
Colorado:

14.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Class of Workers in 2022
Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months
  • Occupation by median earnings in the past 12 months ($)
  • 242,578Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
  • 93,845Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations
  • 82,218Sales and related occupations
  • 70,571Business and financial operations occupations
  • 66,421Management occupations
  • 65,040Law enforcement workers including supervisors

Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code (PENROSE, CO):

  • JOHN D HARMON (435 SHOOP DRIVE INDUSTRIAL; small business) : $237,344 in 12 contracts from 2000 to 2006
    Contracts for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Materials Handling Equipment, Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Service and Trade Equipment by Defense Commissary Agency, Department of Defense
    Signed by year: 2000: $28,510; 2001: $32,772; 2002: $49,347; 2003: $45,784; 2004: $49,946; 2005: $41,590; 2006: -$10,605.

    Biggest contracts:
    $49,946 with Defense Commissary Agency for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Materials Handling Equipment. Signed on 2004-05-01. Completion date: 2005-04-30.
    $49,347 with Department of Defense for Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment -- Materials Handling Equipment. Signed on 2002-03-28. Completion date: 2004-05-01.
    $45,784, same as above. Signed on 2003-04-07. Completion date: 2004-04-30.
    $32,772, same as above. Signed on 2001-03-30. Completion date: 2004-05-01.
  • BREHM, ARTHUR W (322 CTY RD F-45; small business) : $94,992 in 2 contracts in 2005
    $94,992 with Army for Nursing Services. Signed on 2005-10-05. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
    $0, same as above. Signed on 2005-10-05. Completion date: 2006-09-30.
  • WOLFORD, MICHAEL (303 GRAZING BIT TRAIL; small business)
    $3,680 with Army for Industrial Sewing Machines and Mobile Textile Repair Shops. Signed on 2004-11-05. Completion date: 2005-10-31.
  • VULCAN SYSTEMS INC (1295 H ST; small business)
    50 employees, $0 revenue.
    $2,695 with Air Force for Pyrotechnics. Signed on 2005-06-03. Completion date: 2005-07-29.

Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49 employees: 1 establishment, 10-19 employees: 1 establishment, 5-9 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Construction: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (20-49: 1, 1-4: 2)
  • Construction: Drywall and Insulation Contractors (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Wholesale Trade: Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers (10-19: 1, 5-9: 1)
  • Construction: Site Preparation Contractors (10-19: 1, 1-4: 1)
  • Construction: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (5-9: 2, 1-4: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Noninstitutionalized Residents
Age and Sex of Noninstitutionalized Residents with Employment Disability

People in group quarters in 2010:

  • 6 people in group homes intended for adults

Fatal accident statistics in 2014:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Fatal accident statistics in 2013:

  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 13. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 37 took place in 2016, and the least - 1 in 2006. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Zip Code 81240 When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (45.5%), and Structure Fires (30.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Zip Code 81240
    • 7645.5%Outside Fires
    • 5130.5%Structure Fires
    • 2313.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1710.2%Other

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for zip code 81240, Colorado

Most common first names in zip code 81240 among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1972.6 years
John1872.1 years
Robert1267.2 years
Mary1283.6 years
Ruth1075.5 years
James1067.0 years
Charles1079.2 years
George970.3 years
Richard864.9 years
Helen881.0 years
Most common last names in zip code 81240 among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Lock787.4 years
Smilanich675.2 years
Jones575.4 years
Woolsey575.6 years
Clark460.7 years
Moore470.2 years
Smith479.5 years
Thomas477.5 years
White475.5 years
Carter363.0 years

Businesses in zip code 81240

  • Subway: 1
  • True Value: 1
  • UPS: 1

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