Black Hawk, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80422
Gilpin County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,326
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $95,625
- Median income Above-median income area
- $588,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Black Hawk pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80422 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80422 (Black Hawk, CO) rose +4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 247.0 in 2023 to 258.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80422 covers 335.3 square miles in Black Hawk, Gilpin County, Colorado (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,326 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80422 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,625 (8% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,589. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $588,800 (22% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 90.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,719.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Gilpin County, so 80422 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 80422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Black Hawk, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80422.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80422, Black Hawk, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,326
Population
335.3
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80422?
51.8
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$95,625
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$62,589
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80422 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Black Hawk, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,625 Top 37% higher than 63% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,792housing units
2,792
Total Housing Units
2,407
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$588,800
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,719
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80422 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 182 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 213 |
| 2022 | +15.5% | 246 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 247 |
| 2024 | +4.4% | 258 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 92 business establishments in ZIP 80422, employing approximately 3,748 people with a combined annual payroll of $210,413,000.
92
Businesses
3,748
Employees
$210.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 14 | 15.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 12.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80422 vs 80466 →
ZIP 80422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80422
Black Hawk (80422)
4,326 residents
- 80466
Nederland (80466)
3,338 residents
- 80427 822
Central City (80427)
822 residents
- 80436 565
Dumont (80436)
565 residents
- 80471 23
Pinecliffe (80471)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80422 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80466
Nederland (80466)
$100,962 median income
- 80422
Black Hawk (80422)
$95,625 median income
- 80427
Central City (80427)
$62,264 median income
- 80436
Dumont (80436)
$59,091 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80422 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80422, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,326 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80422 in?
ZIP code 80422 (Black Hawk) is located in Gilpin County, Colorado. Gilpin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gilpin-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80422?
ZIP code 80422 in Black Hawk, CO has a population of 4,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80422?
The median household income in ZIP 80422 is $95,625, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80422?
The median home value in ZIP 80422 is $588,800, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80422?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80422 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80422?
ZIP code 80422 has 92 business establishments employing approximately 3,748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80422?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80422 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Construction (14), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80422?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80422 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80422?
In ZIP code 80422, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80422?
In ZIP code 80422, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80422?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80422 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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