ZIP Code 80721 - Amherst Colorado
Overview
ZIP Code 80721 is located in Amherst Colorado. 80721 is entirely within Phillips County. Regionally, 80721 is located in Metro Denver.
ZIP Code 80721 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Amherst |
| Primary County | Phillips County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 304 |
| Area Code(s) | 970 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 80721 Map
80721 Demographics
80721 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Colorado. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 80721 is White. The current unemployment level in 80721 is 3.8%.
| Population | 304 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 32 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,600 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 67.92% |
80721 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 324 | 67.92% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 32.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
80721 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 9 | 16.36% |
| Bachelor Degree | 14 | 25.45% |
| High School Diploma | 17 | 30.91% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 6 | 10.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 9 | 16.36% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
80721 Geography
| Coordinates | 40.68249893, -102.14350128 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Metro Denver |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 90 Square Miles |
80721 Schools
| School Districts in 80721 |
80721 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 25d - Flat to Rolling Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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