81240 ZIP Code – Penrose, Colorado
ZIP code 81240 is a small ZIP code located in Penrose, Colorado, within Fremont County with a population of approximately 4,386 residents. The median household income is $81,583 — near the Colorado average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $285,800, near the national average, with 81.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,218 is near the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (decreasing).
At 7.6%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national average. About 29.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 43.5, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 81221, 80926, 81244.
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ZIP 81240 vs. Colorado vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 81240 | CO Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,386 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $285k | $411k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,218 | $1,367 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 11.1% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.3% | 36.7% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 81221 – Coal Creek
- 80926 – Colorado Springs
- 81244 – Rockvale
- 81226 – Florence
- 80860 – Victor
- 81007 – Pueblo
- 80902 – Colorado Springs
- 80813 – Cripple Creek
- 80913 – Colorado Springs
- 80817 – Fountain
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81221 | COAL CREEK | 452 | $37,016 |
| 80926 | COLORADO SPRINGS | 1,838 | $124,792 |
| 81244 | ROCKVALE | 553 | $55,450 |
| 81226 | FLORENCE | 8,221 | $58,487 |
| 80860 | VICTOR | 515 | $57,679 |