ZIP code 81240

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 81240 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Penrose, CO. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 81240 ZIP code area.

81240 is the zip code for

Penrose, CO

Total population
4,323▼
Housing units
1,905▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
148.72
Density
(people per sq. mile)
29.07▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.19

Demographic data for zip code 81240

Gender:

Male
2,155▼
Female
2,168▼
Median age
Male
46.40
Female
47.40
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,740▲
Family households
1,268▼
Nonfamily households
472▲
Average household size
2.48▼
Average family size
2.86▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,905▲
Occupied housing units
1,740▲
Owner-occupied
1,457▲
Renter-occupied
283▲
Vacant housing units
165▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
207▼
5 to 9 years
237▼
10 to 14 years
284▼
15 to 19 years
264▼
20 to 24 years
173▲
25 to 34 years
370▼
35 to 44 years
503▼
45 to 54 years
775▼
55 to 59 years
439▲
60 to 64 years
368▲
65 to 74 years
444▲
75 to 84 years
217▲
85 years and over
42▲
Median age
46.90▲
Age

Race:

White
3,823
Hispanic or Latino
358
Black or African American
16
Asian
16
American Indian & Alaska Native
36
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
1
Other (One Race)
3
Two or More Races
70
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 81240

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
3,278
Civilian labor force
1,722
Employed
1,642
Unemployed
80
Armed Forces
7
Not in labor force
1,549
Percent Unemployed
4.6%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,602
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
1,208
Carpooled
217
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
10
Walked
28
Other means
9
Worked at home
130
Mean travel time
28.2 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,642
Management / business / science / arts
339
Service
345
Sales / office
396
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
301
Production / transportation / material moving
261
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,642
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
53
Construction
207
Manufacturing
177
Wholesale trade
53
Retail trade
198
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
103
Information
20
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
90
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
142
Educational services / health care / social assistance
294
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
95
Public administration
132
Other services
78
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,642
Private wage & salary workers
1,167
Government workers
312
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
151
Unpaid family workers
12
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,814
Less than $10,000
89
$10,000 to $14,999
160
$15,000 to $24,999
261
$25,000 to $34,999
299
$35,000 to $49,999
166
$50,000 to $74,999
337
$75,000 to $99,999
269
$100,000 to $149,999
193
$150,000 to $199,999
40
$200,000 or more
0
Median household income
$43,478
Mean household income
$53,557
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
14.7%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 81240

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Penrose Elementary School
100 Illinois		(719) 372-67772919815.3
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Public libraries around Penrose, CO

NameAddress
Penrose Library District
35 7th Avenue
Penrose, CO 81240
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 81240

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Gunnison Valley Hospital
711 North Taylor Street
Gunnison, CO 81230		(970) 641-145622
Heart Of The Rockies Med Ctr
448 East First Street
Salida, CO 81201		(719) 539-666133
St Thomas More Hospital
1338 Phay Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212		(719) 269-200055
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 81240

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
916 State Highway 115
Penrose, CO 81240		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches719-372-0277
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