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City: Penrose, CO
Fremont County, CO
Zip code population (2000): 4,476
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 5,059



Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 81240

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Houses and condos: 1,727
Renter-occupied apartments: 233
% of renters here:  14%
State:  33%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 81240: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 149.0 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 34 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  0.6% ($573)
Colorado:  0.8% ($1,132)

Profiles of local businesses:
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Rafter G Landscaping

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Males: 2,265  (50.6%)
Females: 2,211  (49.4%)

Zip code 81240 races chart


100% rural population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $169,618
81240:  $169,618
Colorado:  $233,900


According to our research of public records there were 13 registered sex offenders living in 81240 zip code in early 2007.

Median resident age:  38.6 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.8 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

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 (1% of AGI, reported on 31.5% of returns)
Here:  $16,129
State:  $20,560
(% 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 (2.7% of AGI, reported on 25.0% of returns)
Here:  $1,977
Colorado:  $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
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.5% for AGIs below $10k, 3.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

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 2007: $43,366
This zip code:  $43,366
Colorado:  $55,212
Penrose, CO (81240) map

Nearest zip codes: 81226, 81221, 81244, 81253, 80926, 81212.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  78.7%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  4.3%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Housing units in zip code 81240 with a mortgage: 476 (62 second mortgage, 6 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 174


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,247

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $278

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  15.9%
Whole state:  12.0%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  5.2%
Whole state:  5.5%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.7
State:  6.5

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.9
State:  3.9


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

Notable location: Clark Ranch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 48
  • 1995 to 1998: 292
  • 1990 to 1994: 89
  • 1980 to 1989: 352
  • 1970 to 1979: 507
  • 1960 to 1969: 173
  • 1950 to 1959: 52
  • 1940 to 1949: 42
  • 1939 or earlier: 171



Zip code 81240 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Penrose, CO (81240):
  • no bedroom: 0
  • 1 bedrooms: 48
  • 2 bedrooms: 325
  • 3 bedrooms: 766
  • 4 bedrooms: 209
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 42


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 9
  • 1 bedrooms: 23
  • 2 bedrooms: 79
  • 3 bedrooms: 112
  • 4 bedrooms: 5
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 5



Vehicles available in 81240 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 40
  • 1 vehicle: 199
  • 2 vehicles: 536
  • 3 vehicles: 409
  • 4 vehicles: 137
  • 5 or more vehicles: 69


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 15
  • 1 vehicle: 81
  • 2 vehicles: 96
  • 3 vehicles: 30
  • 4 vehicles: 11
  • 5 or more vehicles: 0



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 81240 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 81240 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 81240:

  • Less than $10,000: 56
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 26
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 9
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 7
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 5
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 3
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 23
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 45
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 34
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 40
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 43
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 41
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 113
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 177
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 210
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 156
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 261
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 145
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 106
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 35
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 25
  • $1,000,000 or more: 10
 



81240 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 81240:

  • $250 to $299: 14
  • $300 to $349: 14
  • $350 to $399: 9
  • $400 to $449: 12
  • $450 to $499: 36
  • $500 to $549: 9
  • $550 to $599: 5
  • $600 to $649: 9
  • $650 to $699: 8
  • $800 to $899: 13
  • $900 to $999: 10
  • No cash rent: 57
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $81,521.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $184,665
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $164,358
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $164,358
  • Some other race householders: $273,930
  • Two or more races householders: $138,791
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $160,705

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $188,267 (it was $116,100 in 2000)
81240:  $188,267
Colorado:  $233,900
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $154,547 - $253,289

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $229,133
Here:  $229,133
State:  $321,943

Townhouses or other attached units: $157,641
Here:  $157,641
State:  $242,417

Mobile homes: $76,353
Here:  $76,353
State:  $53,488

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $32,500
Here:  $32,500
State:  $69,208


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 1,105
  • One, attached: 17
  • Two: 6
  • 3 or 4: 7
  • 5 to 9: 6
  • 10 to 19: 6
  • Mobile homes: 567
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 12
81240 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 1,454 (73%)
  • Carpooled: 390 (20%)
  • Walked: 17 (1%)
  • Other means: 31 (2%)
  • Worked at home: 104 (5%)
 

81240 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 104
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 140
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 149
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 276
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 318
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 76
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 173
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 72
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 98
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 299
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 130
  • 90 or more minutes: 57
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 60.6%


Household type by relationship
Households: 4,523

  • In family households: 4,149 (1,044 male householders, 256 female householders)
    1,134 spouses, 1,478 children (1,346 natural, 11 adopted, 121 stepchildren), 71 grandchildren, 11 brothers or sisters, 4 parents, 41 other relatives, 110 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 374 (200 male householders (177 living alone)), 128 female householders (106 living alone)), 46 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 1 (0 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 551 2-persons, 293 3-persons, 240 4-persons, 137 5-persons, 48 6-persons, 31 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 283 1-person, 40 2-persons, 5 3-persons.

920 married couples with children.
182 single-parent households (64 men, 118 women).

96.1% of residents of 81240 zip code speak English at home.
2.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (100% very well).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (71% very well, 29% well).
0.4% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (44% very well, 56% well).
0.2% of residents speak other language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 39 (0.9%)
(87.2% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  0.9%
Whole state:  8.6%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Philippines (49%)
  • Germany (15%)
  • Yugoslavia (13%)
  • Mexico (13%)
  • Poland (10%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 29
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 10

White population: 4,276
Black population: 10
American Indian population: 36
Asian population: 18
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 71
Two or more races population: 65

Zip code 81240 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 German: 738
 Other groups: 516
 English: 466
 United States or American: 422
 Irish: 381
 Italian: 216
 French (except Basque): 124
 Scotch-Irish: 117
 Scottish: 81
 Polish: 56
 Norwegian: 48
 Swedish: 40
 Dutch: 38
 French Canadian: 27
 Danish: 27
 Portuguese: 17
 Canadian: 14
 Romanian: 11
 European: 10
 Pennsylvania German: 10
 Ukrainian: 8
 Basque: 7
 Greek: 7
 Northern European: 7
 Scandinavian: 7
 Arab:: 6
 Belgian: 6
 Lebanese: 6
 Swiss: 6
 Yugoslavian: 5
 Welsh: 4



Facitilies 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)


Median worth of mobile homes: $69,933

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


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 3%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (53%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (35%)
  • Electricity (6%)
  • Wood (5%)
  • Other fuel (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


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

  • This state: 2420
  • Northeast: 187
  • Midwest: 872
  • South: 459
  • West: 512

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, 71% lived in Colorado.

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

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 82
Here:  12.8%
Colorado:  8.8%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 10
Here:  3.0%
Colorado:  7.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 32
Here:  16.2%
Colorado:  16.7%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



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 Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)








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