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Black Forest, CO
Census-designated place in El Paso County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80908.
Population
15,738
Land area
100.6sq mi
People per sq mi
156
ZIP codes
1
Black Forest and its ZIP codes
Black Forest at a glance
- Black Forest is about 2.8 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $145,460, 52% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $856,200 (59% above Colorado).
Local data for Black Forest, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Black Forest, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$145,460
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$856,200
Homeownership
95.8%
Bachelor's or higher
56.5%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,411), Irish Americans (1,675), Mexican Americans (883).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Black Forest.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,897
307,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.2B
FY 2026, $12,607 per person
PPP loans
$28.1M
468 loans, 3,236 jobs reported
How people get to work
Black Forest, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.7%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home28.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Black Forest, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
3,281
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,208
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
21.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Black Forest, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.1%
U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
ZIP codes in Black Forest
1 in or overlapping Black Forest. Population shown
Cities near Black Forest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| MonumentTown | 8.6 mi | 7 |
| WoodmoorCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Air Force AcademyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| Palmer LakeTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| Colorado SpringsCity | 13 mi | 202.1 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| LarkspurTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Manitou SpringsCity | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| Cascade-Chipita ParkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13.3 |
| StratmoorCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| Green Mountain FallsTown | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Security-WidefieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 12.9 |
| CalhanTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Black Forest, CO in?
- Black Forest is in El Paso County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Black Forest, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Black Forest include 80908.
- What is the population of Black Forest, CO?
- About 15,738 people live in Black Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Black Forest?
- Nearby places include Gleneagle (7.9 mi), Monument (8.6 mi), Woodmoor (9.8 mi), Air Force Academy (10 mi), Peyton (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023