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Howard, CO

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 81233.

Population

966

Land area

16.7sq mi

People per sq mi

58

ZIP codes

1

Howard and its ZIP codes

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Howard at a glance

  • The median household income is $60,386, 37% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $474,600 (12% below Colorado).

Local data for Howard, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Howard, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,386

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$474,600

Homeownership

68.1%

Bachelor's or higher

28.3%

Median age

48.1

Average commute

36.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (224), Italian Americans (147), Irish Americans (107).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Howard.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,152

14,577 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,918

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$375M

FY 2026, $7,665 per person

Fremont County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Howard, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled6.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.9%

Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Howard, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,480

Countywide, mostly winter storm

Flood insurance policies

184

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 12°F

8.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Howard, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.6%

U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts

Diabetes

14.0%

U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Howard

1 in or overlapping Howard. Population shown

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Cities near Howard

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CoaldaleCensus-designated place4.3 mi31
CotopaxiCensus-designated place8.1 mi0.3
SalidaCity12 mi2.8
SmeltertownCensus-designated place14 mi0.1
Poncha SpringsTown15 mi3.1
BonanzaTown19 mi0.4
MaysvilleCensus-designated place23 mi12.4
GarfieldCensus-designated place27 mi0.3
NathropCensus-designated place27 mi0.7
WestcliffeTown28 mi1.2
SaguacheTown28 mi0.4
MoffatTown28 mi2.1
CrestoneTown30 mi0.4
Silver CliffTown30 mi15.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Howard, CO in?
Howard is in Fremont County, Colorado.
What ZIP codes are in Howard, CO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Howard include 81233.
What is the population of Howard, CO?
About 966 people live in Howard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Howard?
Nearby places include Coaldale (4.3 mi), Cotopaxi (8.1 mi), Salida (12 mi), Smeltertown (14 mi), Poncha Springs (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023