Fountain
City in El Paso County, Colorado

Fountain is a city in El Paso County, Colorado, with 29,802 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,545 ft (1,690 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Carson, 3.7 miles W.
- 29,802residents (2020 Census)
- 5,545 ftelevation · 1,690 m
- 22.3 sq miland area · 57.9 km²
- 1,334 / sq mipopulation density
- 80913ZIP code
About Fountain
The City of Fountain is a home rule city located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The population was 29,802 at the 2020 census. Fountain is a part of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
Fountain is located 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Colorado Springs and just east of Fort Carson. Fountain and the Colorado Springs suburbs Security and Widefield make up the "Fountain Valley" community.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fountain weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Fountain
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Fountain
- Median household income
- $86,242
- Median home value
- $398,000
- Median rent
- $1,745/mo
- Median age
- 30
Do you know Fountain? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Fountain special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Fountain
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Fountain Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Fountain, CO population
Fountain had 29,802 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,802 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,334 per sq mi (515 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fountain at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,802 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.34 sq mi (57.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,545 ft (1,690 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6894° N, 104.6805° W |
| ZIP code | 80913 |
| Official website | fountaincolorado.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0827865 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fountain
- Fort Carson3.7 mi W
- Security-Widefield4.7 mi NW
- Stratmoor7.7 mi NW
- Rock Creek Park8.4 mi W
- Cimarron Hills11.7 mi N
- Colorado Springs13.0 mi N
- Manitou Springs17.1 mi NW
- Ellicott18.6 mi NE
- Air Force Academy23.3 mi NW
- Goldfield24.1 mi W
- Cascade-Chipita Park24.4 mi NW
- Victor24.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fountain
What county is Fountain in?
Fountain is in El Paso County, Colorado.
What is the population of Fountain, CO?
29,802 people lived in Fountain at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fountain, CO?
The ZIP code of Fountain is 80913.
What is the elevation of Fountain?
5,545 feet (1,690 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fountain?
Fort Carson (3.7 mi), Security-Widefield (4.7 mi), Stratmoor (7.7 mi), Rock Creek Park (8.4 mi), Cimarron Hills (11.7 mi).
Last updated: