| ZIP Code | 80422 |
|---|---|
| City | Black Hawk |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gilpin County |
| Area Code | 720/983 |
| Elevation | 8,271 ft |
| Latitude | 39.861574 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.539757 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.82 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 65.0% ▲ 68% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 61% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 355 (11.1%) |
| Some College | 392 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 372 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 600 (18.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,480 (46.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,529 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $505,800 ▲ 81% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,184/mo ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,797 |
| Vacant Units | 445 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,797 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 445 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.82 |
ZIP code 80422 is located in Black Hawk, Colorado, within Gilpin County. With a population of 4,373, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years. Economically, 80422 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,529 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80422 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $505,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,184 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 80422 is primarily White (83.95%). Residents are highly educated — 65.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.1%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80422 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 80422 in Black Hawk, CO is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,373 residents, a median household income of $83,529, and a median home value of $505,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.