PlainZIP

Central City, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80427

Gilpin County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

822
22/sq mi
$62,264
Median income
$364,300
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Central City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80427 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central City, Gilpin County, Colorado, home to just 822 residents across 37.9 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 80427 reports a modest median household income of $62,264 (30% below the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $44,713. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $364,300 for a typical home value (25% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,482 a month; 61.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is -. To put 80427 in local context, 3 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 80427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central City, CO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80427.

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 80427, Central City, 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

822

Population

37.9

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80427?

35.9

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%

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?

$62,264

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$44,713

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80427 ranks nationally

Central City, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,264 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 41.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

536

Total Housing Units

335

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%

$364,300

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,482

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 80427, employing approximately 687 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,301,000.

22

Businesses

687

Employees

$36.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 6 27.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 18.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 13.6%

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 80427 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 80427 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 80427 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 80427 ranks #4 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
80422 Black Hawk, CO 4,326 6.5 mi
80452 Idaho Springs, CO 3,097 8.1 mi
80439 Evergreen, CO 23,778 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Gilpin County

80422 standard
Black Hawk, CO
Pop: 4,326

Related Areas

Gilpin County Central City, CO Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80427 in? ▼
ZIP code 80427 (Central City) 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 80427? ▼
ZIP code 80427 in Central City, CO has a population of 822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80427? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 80427 is $62,264, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80427? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 80427 is $364,300, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80427? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 80427 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80427? ▼
ZIP code 80427 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80427? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80427 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80427? ▼
In ZIP code 80427, 41.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 80427? ▼
In ZIP code 80427, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80427? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80427 is 7.5% 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.