Fort Carson
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado
Fort Carson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Paso County, Colorado, with 17,693 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,814 ft (1,772 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fountain, 3.7 miles E.
- 17,693residents (2020 Census)
- 5,814 ftelevation · 1,772 m
- 28.0 sq miland area · 72.4 km²
- 633 / sq mipopulation density
- 80913ZIP code
About Fort Carson
Fort Carson is a United States Army post located directly south of Colorado Springs in El Paso, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties, Colorado, United States. The developed portion of Fort Carson is located near the City of Colorado Springs in El Paso County.
Fort Carson is the home of the 4th Infantry Division, the 10th Special Forces Group, the 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), the 440th Civil Affairs Battalion (USAR), the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), the 4th Engineer Battalion, the 759th Military Police Battalion, the 10th Combat Support Hospital, the 43rd Sustainment Brigade, the Army Field Support Battalion-Fort Carson, the 423rd Transportation Company (USAR) and the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron of the United States Air Force. The post also hosts units of the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve and the Colorado Army National Guard. Fort Carson was also home to the 5th Infantry Division, known as the Red Devils.
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Living in Fort Carson
- Median household income
- $66,237
- Median rent
- $2,180/mo
- Median age
- 22.3
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Fort Carson had 17,693 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,693 |
|---|---|
| Density | 633 per sq mi (244 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Carson at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,693 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.97 sq mi (72.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,814 ft (1,772 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6874° N, 104.7489° W |
| ZIP code | 80913 |
| Official website | home.army.mil/carson |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0827370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Carson
- Fountain3.7 mi E
- Rock Creek Park4.7 mi W
- Security-Widefield4.7 mi N
- Stratmoor6.0 mi N
- Cimarron Hills12.1 mi N
- Colorado Springs12.4 mi N
- Manitou Springs14.7 mi NW
- Goldfield20.4 mi W
- Victor21.2 mi W
- Ellicott21.9 mi NE
- Air Force Academy22.1 mi N
- Cascade-Chipita Park22.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Carson
What county is Fort Carson in?
Fort Carson is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the population of Fort Carson, CO?
17,693 people lived in Fort Carson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Carson, CO?
The ZIP code of Fort Carson is 80913.
What is the elevation of Fort Carson?
5,814 feet (1,772 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Carson?
Fountain (3.7 mi), Rock Creek Park (4.7 mi), Security-Widefield (4.7 mi), Stratmoor (6.0 mi), Cimarron Hills (12.1 mi).
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