| ZIP Code | 80427 |
|---|---|
| City | Central City |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Gilpin County |
| Area Code | 720/983 |
| Elevation | 9,590 ft |
| Latitude | 39.793654 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -105.524087 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08047 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.79 |
| Below Poverty | 7.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 94 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 24 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 134 (34.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 133 (34.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,569 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $380,100 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,622/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 501 |
| Vacant Units | 152 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 501 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 152 |
| Owner Occupied | 50.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.79 |
ZIP code 80427 is located in Central City, Colorado, within Gilpin County. With a population of 625, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 80427 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,569 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80427 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $380,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,622 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (50.1%) and renters (49.9%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 80427 is primarily White (71.84%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.8%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80427 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 80427 in Central City, CO is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 625 residents, a median household income of $62,569, and a median home value of $380,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.