Black Forest
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
Black Forest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Paso County, Colorado, with 15,097 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,369 ft (2,246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gleneagle, 8.0 miles W.
- 15,097residents (2020 Census)
- 7,369 ftelevation · 2,246 m
- 100.6 sq miland area · 260.7 km²
- 150 / sq mipopulation density
- 80908ZIP code
About Black Forest
Black Forest is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Black Forest CDP was 15,097 at the United States Census 2020. Both the Colorado Springs post office (Zip Code 80908) and the Elbert post office (Zip Code 80106) serve the area.
The Black Forest is named for a dense stand of Ponderosa Pine in the area. In 2006, residents voted against a proposal to incorporate as a city.
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Living in Black Forest
- Median household income
- $145,460
- Median home value
- $856,200
- Median age
- 48.4
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Black Forest had 15,097 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,097 |
|---|---|
| Density | 150 per sq mi (58 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Black Forest at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 15,097 (2020) |
| Land area | 100.64 sq mi (260.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,369 ft (2,246 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0636° N, 104.6796° W |
| ZIP code | 80908 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0806970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Black Forest
- Gleneagle8.0 mi W
- Monument9.0 mi W
- Woodmoor9.2 mi W
- Peyton10.4 mi E
- Air Force Academy11.0 mi SW
- Palmer Lake12.6 mi W
- Elbert13.1 mi NE
- Cimarron Hills14.2 mi S
- Colorado Springs14.3 mi S
- Larkspur15.9 mi NW
- Cascade-Chipita Park18.9 mi SW
- Manitou Springs19.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Black Forest
What county is Black Forest in?
Black Forest is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the population of Black Forest, CO?
15,097 people lived in Black Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Black Forest, CO?
The ZIP code of Black Forest is 80908.
What is the elevation of Black Forest?
7,369 feet (2,246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Black Forest?
Gleneagle (8.0 mi), Monument (9.0 mi), Woodmoor (9.2 mi), Peyton (10.4 mi), Air Force Academy (11.0 mi).
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