Idaho Springs
City in Clear Creek County, Colorado
Idaho Springs is a city in Clear Creek County, Colorado, with 1,782 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,526 ft (2,294 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Central, 3.2 miles N.
- 1,782residents (2020 Census)
- 7,526 ftelevation · 2,294 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 719 / sq mipopulation density
- 80427ZIP code
About Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs is a statutory city in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. Located in Clear Creek Canyon in the mountains upstream from Golden, it lies some 30 miles (50 km) west of Denver.
As of the 2020 United States census, Idaho Springs had a population of 1,782, making it the most populous municipality in the county.
Founded in 1859 by prospectors during the early days of the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, the town was at the center of the region's mining district throughout the late nineteenth century. The Argo Tunnel drained and provided access to many lodes of ore between Idaho Springs and Central City. During the late twentieth century, the town evolved into a tourist center along U.S. Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 40, which ascend Clear Creek Canyon through the historic mining district.
The town today is squeezed along the north side of Interstate 70, with a historical downtown in the central portion, a strip of tourist-related businesses on its eastern end, and mostly residences on its western end. It also serves as a bedroom community for workers at the Loveland Ski Area farther up the canyon. The town today is the largest community in Clear Creek County, but, for historical reasons, the county seat has remained at Georgetown.
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Living in Idaho Springs
- Median household income
- $89,436
- Median home value
- $446,500
- Median rent
- $1,548/mo
- Median age
- 43.3
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Idaho Springs had 1,782 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,782 |
|---|---|
| Density | 719 per sq mi (277 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Idaho Springs at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Clear Creek County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,782 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,526 ft (2,294 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7488° N, 105.5047° W |
| ZIP code | 80427 |
| Official website | idahospringsco.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0838370 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Idaho Springs
- Central3.2 mi N
- Blue Valley3.5 mi S
- Black Hawk3.7 mi N
- Floyd Hill4.2 mi SE
- York Gulch5.1 mi NW
- Downieville-Lawson-Dumont5.6 mi W
- Pine Valley6.3 mi SE
- Echo Hills7.0 mi SE
- Upper Witter Gulch7.3 mi SE
- Mill Creek Park7.7 mi W
- St. Mary's8.9 mi NW
- Empire9.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Idaho Springs
What county is Idaho Springs in?
Idaho Springs is in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
What is the population of Idaho Springs, CO?
1,782 people lived in Idaho Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Idaho Springs, CO?
The ZIP code of Idaho Springs is 80427.
What is the elevation of Idaho Springs?
7,526 feet (2,294 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Idaho Springs?
Central (3.2 mi), Blue Valley (3.5 mi), Black Hawk (3.7 mi), Floyd Hill (4.2 mi), York Gulch (5.1 mi).
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