Penrose
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Colorado
Penrose is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fremont County, Colorado, with 3,685 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,338 ft (1,627 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Florence, 6.1 miles SW.
- 3,685residents (2020 Census)
- 5,338 ftelevation · 1,627 m
- 17.8 sq miland area · 46.2 km²
- 206 / sq mipopulation density
- 81240ZIP code
About Penrose
Penrose is a census-designated place (CDP) and post office located in and governed by Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Penrose post office has the ZIP Code 81240. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Penrose CDP was 3,685.
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Living in Penrose
- Median household income
- $88,109
- Median home value
- $308,800
- Median rent
- $1,321/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Penrose had 3,685 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,685 |
|---|---|
| Density | 206 per sq mi (80 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Penrose at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Fremont County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,685 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.85 sq mi (46.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,338 ft (1,627 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4213° N, 105.0004° W |
| ZIP code | 81240 |
| Official website | penrosechamber.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0858400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Penrose
- Florence6.1 mi SW
- Coal Creek8.7 mi SW
- Williamsburg9.6 mi W
- Rockvale9.7 mi SW
- Brookside10.3 mi W
- Lincoln Park11.5 mi W
- Cañon City12.0 mi W
- Park Center13.0 mi W
- Pueblo West13.8 mi SE
- Victor21.3 mi N
- Rock Creek Park21.3 mi NE
- Goldfield21.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Penrose
What county is Penrose in?
Penrose is in Fremont County, Colorado.
What is the population of Penrose, CO?
3,685 people lived in Penrose at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Penrose, CO?
The ZIP code of Penrose is 81240.
What is the elevation of Penrose?
5,338 feet (1,627 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Penrose?
Florence (6.1 mi), Coal Creek (8.7 mi), Williamsburg (9.6 mi), Rockvale (9.7 mi), Brookside (10.3 mi).
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