ZIP code 81240
Where is ZIP code 81240?
Penrose, Colorado
Fremont County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 81240 belongs to Penrose, Colorado in Fremont County. 81240 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 719. About 4,800 people live in the 81240 area, where the median household income is $90,417. The closest ZIP codes are 81290 (Florence, 6.5 mi southwest), 81226 (Florence, 6.9 mi southwest) and 81221 (Coal Creek, 9 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 81240 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Penrose |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Fremont County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 719 |
| Coordinates | 38.4336, -105.0113 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 812 |
Population and income in 81240
| Population | 4,800 · higher than 55% of Colorado ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 35 · higher than 54% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 48% |
| Median household income | $90,417 · higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $59,442 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $341,400 · lower than 70% of Colorado ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,252 a month |
| Housing units | 2,004 |
| Households | 1,759 (2.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 138.74 sq mi (plus 0.49 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 81240. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 81240
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81290 | Florence, CO | 6.5 mi SW | Unique |
| 81226 | Florence, CO | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 81221 | Coal Creek, CO | 9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81244 | Rockvale, CO | 9.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 81212 | Canon City, CO | 11.2 mi W | Standard |
| 81007 | Pueblo, CO | 13 mi E | Standard |
| 80860 | Victor, CO | 19.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 80926 | Colorado Springs, CO | 20.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 81008 | Pueblo, CO | 22.3 mi E | Standard |
| 81253 | Wetmore, CO | 22.8 mi S | Standard |
| 81003 | Pueblo, CO | 23.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 81005 | Pueblo, CO | 23.5 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 81240 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 81240
123 MAIN ST
PENROSE CO 81240
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (81240-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 81240?
- 81240 is a Penrose, Colorado ZIP code.
- What county is 81240 in?
- ZIP code 81240 is in Fremont County, Colorado.
- What time zone is ZIP code 81240 in?
- 81240 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 81240?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 81240 use area code 719.
- What is the population of ZIP code 81240?
- About 4,800 people live in ZIP code 81240, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 81240?
- The median household income in 81240 is $90,417 a year, higher than 58% of Colorado ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 81240?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 81240 are 81290 (Florence, 6.5 miles), 81226 (Florence, 6.9 miles), 81221 (Coal Creek, 9 miles) and 81244 (Rockvale, 9.4 miles).