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Fountain, CO
City in El Paso County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80817.
Population
29,300
Land area
22.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,311
ZIP codes
1
Fountain and its ZIP codes
Fountain at a glance
- Fountain is about 23 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 33rd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $86,242, 10% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $398,000 (26% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,745 a month.
Local data for Fountain, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fountain, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,242
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$398,000
Median rent
$1,745/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
34.8%
Median age
30.0
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,204), German Americans (4,172), Irish Americans (2,511).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for El Paso County. PPP loans are for Fountain.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 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
How people get to work
Fountain, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fountain, 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
87° / 19°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fountain, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Fountain
1 in or overlapping Fountain. Population shown
Cities near Fountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Security-WidefieldCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 12.9 |
| Fort CarsonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 28 |
| StratmoorCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Rock Creek ParkCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Cimarron HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| Colorado SpringsCity | 13 mi | 202.1 |
| Manitou SpringsCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| EllicottCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 10.9 |
| Air Force AcademyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 10 |
| Black ForestCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 100.6 |
| PeytonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| GleneagleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.3 |
| Green Mountain FallsTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| GoldfieldCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Cascade-Chipita ParkCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 13.3 |
| VictorCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fountain, CO in?
- Fountain is in El Paso County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Fountain, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fountain include 80817.
- What is the population of Fountain, CO?
- About 29,300 people live in Fountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fountain?
- Nearby places include Security-Widefield (3.1 mi), Fort Carson (5.4 mi), Stratmoor (6.4 mi), Rock Creek Park (8.7 mi), Cimarron Hills (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023