Amherst, CO · standard

ZIP Code 80721

Phillips County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

154
1/sq mi
$104,167
Median income
$326,100
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Amherst pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 80721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 220.0 square miles in Amherst, Phillips County, Colorado. The area is home to 154 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80721 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80721 sits at $104,167 (17% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $22,735. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $326,100 (33% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 80721 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80721, Amherst, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

154

Population

220.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80721?

22.1

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

14.8%

Foreign-Born

White 38.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$104,167

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$22,735

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 80721 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$104,167 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

70

Total Housing Units

70

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$326,100

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 80721 in?
ZIP code 80721 (Amherst) is located in Phillips County, Colorado. Phillips County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/phillips-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80721?
ZIP code 80721 in Amherst, CO has a population of 154 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80721?
The median household income in ZIP 80721 is $104,167, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80721?
The median home value in ZIP 80721 is $326,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80721 is White at 38.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80721?
In ZIP code 80721, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80721?
In ZIP code 80721, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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