| City: | Central City, Colorado |
| County: | Gilpin County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:59:58 AM |
| Population: | 1,051 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 720 / 983 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.8153, -105.5694 |
| Land Area: | 14.447 sq mi |
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Central City sits in Gilpin County, Colorado, at 13.4 square miles of mountainous terrain west of Denver. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire service area. The post office maintains 580 PO Boxes for 511 households, a 1.14 adoption rate that shows service extending to surrounding areas.
The town's mining heritage appears in street names like Arizona Mine Road, Hindee Mine Road, Eureka Street, and Nevada Ville Road. Historic numbered streets (E 1st High Street through E 6th High Street) form the original town grid. Newer development brought mountain-themed names like Powder Run Drive and Mammoth View Lane, with 4 streets containing apartment units.
Rural carrier delivery serves the area, with 172 rural route records and 3 highway contract route records. Mail doesn't travel via city carrier routes. With 703 total housing units and 192 vacant, seasonal units account for 17% of the housing stock. About 71% of housing was built before 1939, preserving the town's historic character.
The population of 1,051 lives in 511 households. Median age is 46.7 years. Median household income stands at $62,569, with median home values at $380,100. The community shows 31.2% with bachelor's degrees or higher. Work patterns include 14.4% working from home and a mixed commute profile.
Mail to Central City uses PO Box addresses:
[Name]
PO Box [Number]
Central City, CO 80427Some addresses may use rural route format with street addressing, but PO Box is the primary option in this PO Box Only Zone.
Street names blend Colorado Gold Rush history (mine roads, Eureka Street) with newer mountain development (Powder Run, Mammoth View) and the original numbered grid that climbs the mountainside.
ZIP Code 80427 has 1,051 residents and 511 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 46.7 years, significantly older than the state (37.2) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.6% male and 45.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.3%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,051Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 567Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 72.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,264Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 511Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $364,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 614 | 666 | 733 | 759 | 844 | 762 | 770 | 781 | 720 | 531 | 680 | 686 | 625 | 567 |
| Decennial Census | 822 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,051 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.7
Male Median Age: 46.4
Female Median Age: 47.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 37 | 56 | 38 | 58 | 58 | 39 | 29 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| Female | 11 | 16 | 30 | 16 | 23 | 24 | 41 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 26 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 28 | 11 | 14 | 4 |
| Total | 26 | 38 | 49 | 46 | 56 | 60 | 80 | 69 | 71 | 95 | 64 | 112 | 104 | 72 | 57 | 19 | 23 | 10 |
| White: | 833 | 79.71% |
| Black: | 17 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic:* | 109 | 10.43% |
| Asian: | 48 | 4.59% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 1.91% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 18 | 1.72% |
| Total: | 1,045 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 574 | 54.61% | 46.4 years |
| Females: | 477 | 45.39% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 1,051 | 100% | 46.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 532 | 93.83% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 31 | 5.47% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 6.00% |
| Total Population: | 567 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 533 | 94.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 34 | 6.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,264, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $22,937 (58.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,076. Family households earn a median of $84,800 versus $60,574 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,226). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $65,341, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $65,341 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.1%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,327 | $41,927 | $39,537 | $41,719 | $46,029 | $45,469 | $45,938 | $51,250 | $52,188 | $53,426 | $55,448 | $58,520 | $62,569 | $62,264 |
| Median Family Income | $39,615 | $48,750 | $62,917 | $54,464 | $61,250 | $61,406 | $49,219 | $59,107 | $50,972 | $63,750 | $81,000 | $81,364 | $80,208 | $84,800 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,183 | $41,125 | $36,000 | $38,750 | $39,405 | $36,750 | $40,556 | $50,179 | $52,686 | $52,963 | $54,716 | $58,059 | $62,262 | $60,574 |
| Median Male Income | $41,563 | $45,938 | $44,783 | $45,978 | $0 | $46,597 | $32,000 | $45,833 | $36,563 | $48,594 | $55,707 | $92,569 | $61,406 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $25,313 | $41,103 | $40,893 | $38,750 | $0 | $41,250 | $45,667 | $49,808 | $49,231 | $49,457 | $53,036 | $56,991 | $61,645 | $65,341 |
| Employed: | 334 | 71.37% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 2.78% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 121 | 25.85% |
| Total: | 468 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 79 | 23.65% |
| Service: | 109 | 32.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 65 | 19.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 81 | 24.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 334 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $364,300, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $133,900 (58.12%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,500. The median gross rent is $1,482, which is above the national median ($1,348), is up $576 (63.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $329. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.19% (56.59% with a mortgage, 43.41% free-and-clear) and renters 38.81% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.50%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,400 | $212,800 | $172,300 | $167,700 | $177,200 | $185,700 | $206,400 | $234,800 | $285,800 | $314,700 | $330,700 | $358,200 | $380,100 | $364,300 |
| Less than $500: | 21 | 16.15% |
| $500 to $999: | 16 | 12.31% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 30 | 23.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 54 | 41.54% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 9 | 6.92% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $906 | $939 | $967 | $943 | $903 | $947 | $1,003 | $1,071 | $1,153 | $1,317 | $1,340 | $1,399 | $1,622 | $1,482 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 116 | 34.63% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 89 | 26.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 130 | 38.81% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 335 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 335 | 62.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 201 | 37.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 536 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 328 | 61.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 199 | 37.13% |
| Other Units: | 9 | 1.68% |
| Total Housing Units: | 536 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 79.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 38.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 66.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 11.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (46.63%). College enrollment is 10.43%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 31 | 8.09% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 47 | 12.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 66 | 17.23% |
| Some college, no degree: | 106 | 27.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 40 | 10.44% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 66 | 17.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 27 | 7.05% |
| Total: | 383 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 305 | 79.63% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 93 | 24.28% |
| Private Insurance: | 219 | 36.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 375 | 61.98% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 1.82% |
| Total: | 605 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 594 | 98.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.3% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 7.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% | 6.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 5.52% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 61 | 37.42% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 76 | 46.63% |
| College or graduate school: | 17 | 10.43% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 5.52% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 146 | 89.57% |
ZIP Code 80427 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 687 people with an annual payroll of $36,301,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 641Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 22Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $9,113,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $36,301,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 687Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80427 is located in Gilpin County, Colorado, within the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19740) and Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,543,482 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 80427. It covers 14.447 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, COSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,543,482Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 14.447 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7535.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0812910Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Central City city; ColoradoSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 80427 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.