City

Central City, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Gilpin County  ·  Colorado

👥625Population
💰$62,569Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$380,100Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.8%Hispanic: 24.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White71.8%
Hispanic24.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.79
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
HS Graduate94 (24.4%)
Some College24 (6.2%)
Associates134 (34.8%)
Graduate Degree133 (34.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 34.8%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
HS Grad24.4%
Some College6.2%
Associates34.8%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.1%Renter: 49.9%Tenure
Owner50.1%
Renter49.9%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
71%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,569 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$380,100 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,622/mo
Total Housing Units501
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
76%
About Central City, CO

Central City is a city in Colorado, located in Gilpin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 625 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Central City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,569 is below the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Central City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $380,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,622 per month.

The population of Central City is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.84%).

Central City, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Central City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80427 625 $62,569 $380,100 $1,622 3.0% 34.6% 50.1%