County

Gilpin County, CO

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Colorado

👥5,292Population
💰$80,908Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$496,310Median Home Value▲ 78% above avg
🎓62.3%College Grads▲ 61% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.4%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6.1%Race
White83.4%
Hispanic7.8%
Black1.4%
Asian0.8%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
25%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.84
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads62.3% ▲ 61% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate473 (12.4%)
Some College430 (11.3%)
Associates520 (13.7%)
Bachelors625 (16.4%)
Graduate Degree1,755 (46.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.4%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 16.4%Graduate: 46.1%Edu
HS Grad12.4%
Some College11.3%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors16.4%
Graduate46.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,908 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$496,310 ▲ 78% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,239/mo
Total Housing Units3,434
Vacant Units597

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Gilpin County, CO

Gilpin County is located in Colorado and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,292 residents. With a median age of 47.7, it is a mature county.

Gilpin County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,907 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Gilpin County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $496,310 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,238. Homeownership rates are high at 79.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gilpin County are primarily White (83.41%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

Gilpin County, CO is a middle-income area in Colorado. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Gilpin County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
80422 Black Hawk 4,373 $83,529 $505,800 $1,184 1.9% 65.0%
80427 Central City 625 $62,569 $380,100 $1,622 3.0% 34.6%

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