Gilpin County GIS Maps
Gilpin County, Colorado, has 5,808 residents across 6,766 parcels and covers 149.9 square miles. The population grew 6.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Gilpin County is 08047.
Black Hawk is the county's largest population center. Gilpin County also includes 3 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 5 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Gilpin County Trends
- Population
- 5,808▴
- Median Home Value
- $512,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 28,380▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Gilpin County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Gilpin County Parcels
Gilpin County has 6,766 mapped parcels covering 37,334 acres. The median assessed value is $72,240. The median lot size is 1.16 acres. 426 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 3,761 distinct owner names. About 21% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Colorado. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Gilpin County Parcel viewer here.
Gilpin County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 6,766 | 100% |
| Owner name | 6,686 | 98.8% |
| Owner mailing address | 6,654 | 98.3% |
| Site address | 3,021 | 44.6% |
| Land use code | 6,665 | 98.5% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 6,686 | 98.8% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 6,766 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 6,766 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Gilpin County parcel records.
Gilpin County Population
Gilpin County had 5,808 residents in 2020. That was 6.7% higher than in 2010. Gilpin County added 1,051 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 39 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Black Hawk, Central City and Rollinsville.
Population Trend in Gilpin County CO
Gilpin County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Gilpin County Zip Codes
Gilpin County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Black Hawk (80422), Central City (80427) and Rollinsville (80474). Black Hawk is the largest zip by population, with about 4,037 residents or 70% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 91% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Gilpin County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80422 | Black Hawk | 4,037 | ▾ -6.7% |
| 80427 | Central City | 1,051 | ▴ 27.9% |
| 80474 | Rollinsville | 203 | ▾ -21.3% |
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Gilpin County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Gilpin County Demographics
Gilpin County has a median age of 48.7, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 15.7% of residents are under 18, while 20.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 35.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 48.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Gilpin County CO
Median Age
48.7
Under 18
15.7%
Age 65+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
48.4%
Gilpin County School Districts
Gilpin County is served by 2 public school districts with 28,380 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Gilpin County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Valley School District RE-2 | 27,988 | 98.6% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Gilpin County School District RE-1 | 392 | 1.4% | ▴ 0.5% |
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Gilpin County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Gilpin County Housing & Real Estate
Gilpin County has a median home value of $512,600 and a median gross rent of $1,340. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $675,000 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Gilpin County Housing Mix
Gilpin County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Gilpin County Housing Trends
Gilpin County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Gilpin County, CO
Gilpin County has 366 business listings across 144 categories. The largest categories in Gilpin County business listings are Casinos (35, 9.6%), Structure And Geography (15, 4.1%), and Restaurants (12, 3.3%). The full Gilpin County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Gilpin County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Gilpin County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Casinos | 35 | 9.6% |
| Structure And Geography | 15 | 4.1% |
| Restaurants | 12 | 3.3% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 10 | 2.7% |
| Lake | 10 | 2.7% |
| Coffee Shops | 9 | 2.5% |
| American Restaurants | 9 | 2.5% |
| Public Service And Government | 9 | 2.5% |
| Hotels | 8 | 2.2% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 7 | 1.9% |
Gilpin County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate Canyon State Park | Active Life | Black Hawk |
| Alternative Medical Supplies | Alternative Medicine | Black Hawk |
| Gilpin Ambulance Authority | Ambulance And Ems Services | Black Hawk |
| Full House Cafe | American Restaurants | Black Hawk |
| Hawley Mercantile | Antique Store | Central City |
| Rich's Appliance Repair | Appliance Repair Service | Black Hawk |
| Penn National Gaming | Arcade | Black Hawk |
| Ted Garcia Fine Art | Art Gallery | Black Hawk |
| Wabi Pottery | Arts And Crafts | Golden |
| Gilpin Clay Studio | Arts And Entertainment | Black Hawk |
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Gilpin County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Gilpin County Basemaps
Gilpin County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Gilpin County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Gilpin County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.