Colorado Springs
City in El Paso County, Colorado
Colorado Springs is a city in El Paso County, Colorado, with 478,961 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,033 ft (1,839 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cimarron Hills, 3.3 miles E.
- 478,961residents (2020 Census)
- 6,033 ftelevation · 1,839 m
- 202.2 sq miland area · 523.8 km²
- 2,368 / sq mipopulation density
- 80909main ZIP code (22 in total)
About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02% increase since 2010. Colorado Springs is the second-most populous city and most extensive city by area in the state of Colorado, and the 40th-most-populous city in the United States. It is the principal city of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area, which had 755,105 residents in 2020, and the second-most prominent city of the Front Range Urban Corridor.
Colorado Springs is located in east-central Colorado on Fountain Creek, 70 miles (113 km) south of Denver. At 6,035 feet (1,839 m), the city sits over 1 mile (1.6 km) above sea level. It is near the base of Pikes Peak, which rises 14,115 feet (4,302.31 m) above sea level on the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains.
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Living in Colorado Springs
- Median household income
- $84,818
- Median home value
- $452,600
- Median rent
- $1,648/mo
- Median age
- 35.7
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Colorado Springs had 478,961 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 478,961 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,368 per sq mi (914 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colorado Springs at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 478,961 (2020) |
| Land area | 202.23 sq mi (523.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,033 ft (1,839 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8673° N, 104.7607° W |
| ZIP codes | 80909, 80903, 80904, 80905, 80907, 80910, 80911, 80914, 80915, 80916, 80917, 80918, 80919, 80920, 80922, 80923, 80924, 80927, 80929, 80938, 80939, 80951 |
| Official website | coloradosprings.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0816000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colorado Springs
- Cimarron Hills3.3 mi E
- Stratmoor6.6 mi S
- Manitou Springs8.2 mi W
- Security-Widefield8.4 mi S
- Air Force Academy10.4 mi NW
- Rock Creek Park12.2 mi S
- Gleneagle12.4 mi N
- Fort Carson12.4 mi S
- Fountain13.0 mi S
- Cascade-Chipita Park13.7 mi W
- Black Forest14.3 mi N
- Green Mountain Falls14.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Springs
What county is Colorado Springs in?
Colorado Springs is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the population of Colorado Springs, CO?
478,961 people lived in Colorado Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colorado Springs, CO?
The main ZIP code is 80909. Other ZIP codes: 80903, 80904, 80905, 80907, 80910, 80911, 80914, 80915, 80916, 80917, 80918, 80919.
What is the elevation of Colorado Springs?
6,033 feet (1,839 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colorado Springs?
Cimarron Hills (3.3 mi), Stratmoor (6.6 mi), Manitou Springs (8.2 mi), Security-Widefield (8.4 mi), Air Force Academy (10.4 mi).
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