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Central, CO
City in Gilpin County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80427.
Population
525
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
189
ZIP codes
1
Central and its ZIP codes
Central at a glance
- Central is about 3.3 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,622, 35% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,300 (32% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,451 a month.
Local data for Central, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Central, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,622
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$366,300
Median rent
$1,451/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
12.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (190), German Americans (114), Irish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gilpin County. PPP loans are for Central.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,955
4,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,129
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$34.9M
FY 2026, $6,004 per person
How people get to work
Central, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.7%
- Carpooled21.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.8%
Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Central, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
879
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
11
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
73° / 16°F
25.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
ZIP codes in Central
1 in or overlapping Central. Population shown
Cities near Central
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Black HawkCity | 2.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Downieville-Lawson-DumontCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Idaho SpringsCity | 5.4 mi | 2.4 |
| St. Mary'sCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Floyd HillCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Blue ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| RollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.4 |
| EmpireTown | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| GeorgetownTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Coal CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.4 |
| Echo HillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| EldoraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| NederlandTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Upper Witter GulchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Bonanza Mountain EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Central, CO in?
- Central is in Gilpin County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Central, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Central include 80427.
- What is the population of Central, CO?
- About 525 people live in Central, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Central?
- Nearby places include Black Hawk (2.2 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (4.7 mi), Idaho Springs (5.4 mi), St. Mary's (6.5 mi), Floyd Hill (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023