City

Black Hawk, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Gilpin County  ·  Colorado

👥4,373Population
💰$83,529Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$505,800Median Home Value▲ 81% above avg
🎓65.0%College Grads▲ 68% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.9%Race
White84.0%
Hispanic5.9%
Black1.5%
Asian0.8%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
39%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.82
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads65.0% ▲ 68% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate355 (11.1%)
Some College392 (12.3%)
Associates372 (11.6%)
Bachelors600 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree1,480 (46.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.1%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 46.3%Edu
HS Grad11.1%
Some College12.3%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate46.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,529 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$505,800 ▲ 81% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,184/mo
Total Housing Units2,797
Vacant Units445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Black Hawk, CO

Black Hawk is a city in Colorado, located in Gilpin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,373 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Black Hawk is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,529 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Black Hawk is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $505,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,184 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black Hawk is highly educated. 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.95%).

Black Hawk, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Black Hawk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80422 4,373 $83,529 $505,800 $1,184 1.9% 65.0% 81.9%