Goldfield, Colorado

Goldfield is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in southern Teller County, Colorado, United States. The population of the Goldfield CDP was 49 at the United States Census 2010.[4] Teller County governs the unincorporated community. The Cripple Creek post office (Zip Code 80813) serves the area.[3]

Goldfield, Colorado
Census Designated Place
Goldfield City Hall and Fire Department.
Flag
Location of the Goldfield CDP in Teller County, Colorado.
Goldfield
Location of the Goldfield CDP in the United States.
Coordinates: 38°43′04″N 105°07′31″W[1]
Country United States
State Colorado
CountyTeller County
Founded1895
Government
 • Typeunincorporated community
Area
 • Total0.141 sq mi (0.365 km2)
 • Land0.141 sq mi (0.365 km2)
 • Water0.000 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation9,931 ft (3,027 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total49
 • Density348/sq mi (134/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code[3]
Cripple Creek 80813
Area code(s)719
GNIS feature[2]Goldfield CDP

History

The Goldfield post office was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1932.[5] The community was named for a gold mine near the original town site.[6]

Geography

The Goldfield CDP has an area of 90 acres (0.365 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the Goldfield CDP for the United States Census 2010.

Goldfield CDP, Colorado
YearPop.±%
201049—    
2020—    
Source: United States Census Bureau

See also

References
  1. "State of Colorado Census Designated Places - BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2020". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Board on Geographic Names: Domestic Names". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  3. "Zip Code 80813 Map and Profile". zipdatamaps.com. 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  4. "2010: DEC Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  5. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
  6. Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 24.
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