Fort Garland
Census-designated place in Costilla County, Colorado
Fort Garland is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Costilla County, Colorado, with 464 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,936 ft (2,419 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blanca, 4.4 miles W.
- 464residents (2020 Census)
- 7,936 ftelevation · 2,419 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 1,235 / sq mipopulation density
- 81133ZIP code
About Fort Garland
Fort Garland was a United States Army post from 1858 to 1883. Today, Fort Garland is a historic unincorporated community, a post office, and a census-designated place (CDP) located in and governed by Costilla County, Colorado, United States. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Fort Garland CDP was 464, while the population of the 81133 ZIP Code Tabulation Area was 840 including adjacent areas. The Fort Garland post office has the ZIP Code 81133. Fort Garland is a part of the Alamosa, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Fort Garland
- Median home value
- $258,500
- Median rent
- $933/mo
- Median age
- 30.5
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Fort Garland had 464 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 464 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,235 per sq mi (477 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Garland at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Costilla County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 464 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.38 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,936 ft (2,419 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4279° N, 105.4350° W |
| ZIP code | 81133 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0827535 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Garland
- Blanca4.4 mi W
- San Luis15.6 mi S
- San Acacio16.8 mi SW
- Cuchara18.7 mi E
- Alamosa East22.5 mi W
- La Veta24.0 mi E
- Alamosa24.5 mi W
- Sanford28.2 mi SW
- Stonewall Gap28.8 mi SE
- Gardner29.0 mi NE
- La Jara30.7 mi W
- Costilla, NM31.5 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Garland
What county is Fort Garland in?
Fort Garland is in Costilla County, Colorado.
What is the population of Fort Garland, CO?
464 people lived in Fort Garland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Garland, CO?
The ZIP code of Fort Garland is 81133.
What is the elevation of Fort Garland?
7,936 feet (2,419 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Garland?
Blanca (4.4 mi), San Luis (15.6 mi), San Acacio (16.8 mi), Cuchara (18.7 mi), Alamosa East (22.5 mi).
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