Central City, Colorado is a small town located 80427 zip code area. It is situated in Gilpin County and surrounded by gorgeous mountain views. Public transportation options are limited in Central City due to its rural location. The closest major airport is Denver International Airport, which is about an hour and a half away from the city center. However, there is a local bus service offered through the RTD Mountain Regional Bus system that operates several routes between Central City and surrounding areas such as Black Hawk, Rollinsville, Nederland and Boulder. Additionally, residents can access taxi services from Central City Outfitters or use ride-hailing services such as Uber or Lyft to get around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Central City (zip 80427) takes 27.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Central City (zip 80427) get to work:
- 72.6% drive their own car alone
- 5.5% carpool with others
- 5.7% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit