Howard

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Colorado

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Howard is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fremont County, Colorado, with 852 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,716 ft (2,047 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coaldale, 4.1 miles SE.

About Howard

Howard is a census-designated place (CDP) and post office in and governed by Fremont County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Cañon City, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Howard post office has the ZIP Code 81233. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the Howard CDP was 852.

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Median household income
$60,386
Median home value
$474,600
Median age
48.1
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Howard, CO population

Howard had 852 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census852
Density51 per sq mi (20 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Howard at a glance

StateColorado (CO)
CountyFremont County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population852 (2020)
Land area16.75 sq mi (43.4 km²)
Elevation6,716 ft (2,047 m)
Coordinates38.4098° N, 105.8424° W
ZIP code81222
Census code (GEOID)0837655

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Howard

What county is Howard in?

Howard is in Fremont County, Colorado.

What is the population of Howard, CO?

852 people lived in Howard at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Howard, CO?

The ZIP code of Howard is 81222.

What is the elevation of Howard?

6,716 feet (2,047 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Howard?

Coaldale (4.1 mi), Cotopaxi (8.9 mi), Salida (11.8 mi), Smeltertown (13.3 mi), Poncha Springs (14.6 mi).

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