Walden
Town in Jackson County, Colorado
Walden is a town in Jackson County, Colorado, with 606 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,100 ft (2,469 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fox Park, 25.0 miles N.
- 606residents (2020 Census)
- 8,100 ftelevation · 2,469 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,808 / sq mipopulation density
- 80480ZIP code
About Walden
Walden is the statutory town that is the county seat of, the most populous community in, and the only incorporated municipality in Jackson County, Colorado, United States. The town is situated in the center of a large open valley called North Park. People from Walden and the surrounding area refer to themselves as "North Parkers". The town population was 606 at the 2020 census. The town sits at an elevation of 8,098 feet (2,468 meters). It was established in 1889 and was incorporated December 2, 1890. Mark A. Walden, an early postmaster, gave the community his name.
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Living in Walden
- Median household income
- $40,972
- Median home value
- $169,600
- Median rent
- $1,692/mo
- Median age
- 50.8
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Walden had 606 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 606 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,808 per sq mi (698 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Walden at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 606 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,100 ft (2,469 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7316° N, 106.2813° W |
| ZIP code | 80480 |
| Official website | colorado.gov/townofwalden |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0882130 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Walden
- Fox Park, WY25.0 mi N
- Woods Landing-Jelm, WY28.8 mi NE
- Albany, WY32.5 mi N
- Steamboat Springs33.5 mi SW
- Red Feather Lakes37.1 mi E
- Centennial, WY40.4 mi N
- Grand Lake41.2 mi SE
- Ryan Park, WY41.6 mi N
- Riverside, WY42.4 mi NW
- Encampment, WY42.5 mi NW
- Hot Sulphur Springs46.3 mi S
- Estes Park46.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Walden
What county is Walden in?
Walden is in Jackson County, Colorado.
What is the population of Walden, CO?
606 people lived in Walden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Walden, CO?
The ZIP code of Walden is 80480.
What is the elevation of Walden?
8,100 feet (2,469 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Walden?
Fox Park (25.0 mi), Woods Landing-Jelm (28.8 mi), Albany (32.5 mi), Steamboat Springs (33.5 mi), Red Feather Lakes (37.1 mi).
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