Central
City in Gilpin County, Colorado
Central is a city in Gilpin County, Colorado. It sits at 8,510 ft (2,594 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Black Hawk, 0.9 miles NE.
- 8,510 ftelevation · 2,594 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 80427ZIP code
About Central
Central City is a home rule municipality located in Gilpin and Clear Creek counties, Colorado, United States. Central City is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Gilpin County. The city population was 779, all in Gilpin County, at the 2020 United States census. The city is a historic mining settlement founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and came to be known as the "Richest Square Mile on Earth". Central City and the adjacent city of Black Hawk form the federally designated Central City/Black Hawk Historic District. The city is now a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
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Living in Central
- Median household income
- $61,622
- Median home value
- $366,300
- Median rent
- $1,451/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Gilpin County |
| Type | City |
| Land area | 2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,510 ft (2,594 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7954° N, 105.5090° W |
| ZIP code | 80427 |
| Official website | centralcitycolorado.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0812900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central
- Black Hawk0.9 mi NE
- Idaho Springs3.2 mi S
- York Gulch3.4 mi W
- Downieville-Lawson-Dumont5.5 mi W
- Floyd Hill6.5 mi SE
- Blue Valley6.7 mi S
- Mill Creek Park6.9 mi W
- St. Mary's7.5 mi W
- Pine Valley8.8 mi SE
- Rollinsville8.8 mi N
- Empire9.5 mi W
- Echo Hills9.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Central
What county is Central in?
Central is in Gilpin County, Colorado.
What is the ZIP code of Central, CO?
The ZIP code of Central is 80427.
What is the elevation of Central?
8,510 feet (2,594 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central?
Black Hawk (0.9 mi), Idaho Springs (3.2 mi), York Gulch (3.4 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (5.5 mi), Floyd Hill (6.5 mi).
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