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 Moderate-density area
- $62,264
- Median income Near-median income area
- $364,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Central City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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 average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,713. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $364,300 (25% below the average Colorado ZIP), and median rent is $1,482; owner occupancy is 61.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Gilpin County, so 80427 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 80427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central City, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80427.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 80427?
35.9
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
6.0%
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?
$62,264
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$44,713
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 80427 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Central City, 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)
$62,264 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
536housing units
536
Total Housing Units
335
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
1.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$364,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80427 vs 80422 →
ZIP 80427 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80439
Evergreen (80439)
23,778 residents
- 80422 4,326
Black Hawk (80422)
4,326 residents
- 80452 3,097
Idaho Springs (80452)
3,097 residents
- 80427 822
Central City (80427)
822 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80427 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80439
Evergreen (80439)
$156,218 median income
- 80422
Black Hawk (80422)
$95,625 median income
- 80452
Idaho Springs (80452)
$75,565 median income
- 80427 $62,264
Central City (80427)
$62,264 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80427, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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