ZIP Code 80422
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Black Hawk · Gilpin County · Colorado
- Population
- 4,326
- Median income
- $95,625
- Median home value
- $588,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.1%
- Land area
- 335.3 sq mi
13/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 112% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.8
Denver
ZIP code 80422 in Black Hawk, Colorado has a population of 4,326. The median household income is $95,625, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $588,800, 112% above the US average. 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80422 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 335.3 square miles in Black Hawk, Gilpin County, Colorado. The area is home to 4,326 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80422 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80422 sits at $95,625 (8% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $62,589. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. 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, a direct signal of whether 80422 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 additional ZIPs sharing Gilpin County, so you can benchmark 80422 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80422
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$62,589
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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