Eldora
Census-designated place in Boulder County, Colorado
Eldora is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Boulder County, Colorado, with 140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,642 ft (2,634 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nederland, 4.2 miles E.
- 140residents (2020 Census)
- 8,642 ftelevation · 2,634 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 80474ZIP code
About Eldora
Eldora (pronounced el-DOH-ruh), previously known as "Eldorado" then "El-Dora", then Eldora or Camp Eldorado, and still called Happy Valley, is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Boulder, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Eldora CDP was 140 at the United States Census 2020. The Nederland post office (Zip Code 80466) serves the area.
Eldora is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, and is primarily an alpine, densely forested, and densely but smally populated area. Eldora is tucked into the valley carved by glaciation during the last ice age and by Middle Boulder Creek. From the village there are no views up toward the alpine ski runs of Eldora Mountain Resort. A one-time gold camp, Eldora was a shipping point for the Caribou silver mine in nearby Nederland, CO. At present, Eldora is characterized by small cabins, a sprinkling of vacation homes, and two long-shuttered mercantiles.
Points of interest near Eldora include the Eldora Mountain Resort, Eldora Historic District, and Indian Peaks Wilderness. Eldora Historic District has been listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1989. The area is home to an abundance of wilderness and wildlife, including animals such as mountain lions, black bears, coyotes, red foxes, mule deer, elk, bobcats, and much more.
Eldora receives a heavy annual snowfall of 300 inches each winter.
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Living in Eldora
- Median home value
- $500,000
- Median rent
- $2,045/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Eldora had 140 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 140 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eldora at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 140 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.16 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,642 ft (2,634 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.9583° N, 105.5850° W |
| ZIP code | 80474 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0823575 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eldora
- Nederland4.2 mi E
- Rollinsville4.5 mi SE
- Bonanza Mountain Estates5.7 mi E
- St. Ann Highlands7.1 mi E
- Ward8.8 mi NE
- Sugarloaf10.3 mi NE
- St. Mary's10.3 mi S
- York Gulch10.9 mi S
- Gold Hill11.2 mi NE
- Hidden Lake11.6 mi NE
- Mountain Meadows11.7 mi NE
- Winter Park11.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eldora
What county is Eldora in?
Eldora is in Boulder County, Colorado.
What is the population of Eldora, CO?
140 people lived in Eldora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eldora, CO?
The ZIP code of Eldora is 80474.
What is the elevation of Eldora?
8,642 feet (2,634 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eldora?
Nederland (4.2 mi), Rollinsville (4.5 mi), Bonanza Mountain Estates (5.7 mi), St. Ann Highlands (7.1 mi), Ward (8.8 mi).
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