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Penrose, CO
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81240.
Population
4,087
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
229
ZIP codes
1
Penrose and its ZIP codes
Penrose at a glance
- Penrose is about 4 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,109 a year, 8% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $308,800 (43% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,321 a month.
Local data for Penrose, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Penrose, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,109
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$308,800
Median rent
$1,321/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (580), German Americans (452), Dutch Americans (366).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Penrose.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,152
14,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,918
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$375M
FY 2026, $7,665 per person
How people get to work
Penrose, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Penrose, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,480
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
184
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
13.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Penrose, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Penrose
1 in or overlapping Penrose. Population shown
Cities near Penrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FlorenceCity | 6.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Coal CreekTown | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| WilliamsburgTown | 9.1 mi | 3.5 |
| RockvaleTown | 9.4 mi | 2.1 |
| BrooksideTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Park CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| Cañon CityCity | 13 mi | 12.4 |
| Pueblo WestCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 49.6 |
| VictorCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| GoldfieldCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Rock Creek ParkCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| PuebloCity | 23 mi | 56.6 |
| Fort CarsonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 28 |
| Cripple CreekCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Beulah ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Penrose, CO in?
- Penrose is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Penrose, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Penrose include 81240.
- What is the population of Penrose, CO?
- About 4,087 people live in Penrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Penrose?
- Nearby places include Florence (6.6 mi), Coal Creek (8.3 mi), Williamsburg (9.1 mi), Rockvale (9.4 mi), Brookside (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023