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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
$95,625
Median income
$588,800
Median home value
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $62,589. Local economic indicators show a 10.9% poverty rate alongside 1.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $588,800 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,719 per month, and 90.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 80422 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 1 additional ZIPs in Gilpin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 80422?

51.8

Median Age

53.1%

Male

46.9%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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

$62,589

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80422 ranks nationally

Black Hawk, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,625 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,792

Total Housing Units

2,407

Occupied Units

385

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$588,800

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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

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ZIP 80422 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80422 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80422 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80466 Nederland, CO 3,338 7.4 mi
80427 Central City, CO 822 6.5 mi
80471 Pinecliffe, CO 23 7.5 mi
80436 Dumont, CO 565 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gilpin County

80427 standard
Central City, CO
Pop: 822

Related Areas

Gilpin County Black Hawk, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.