City

Amherst, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Phillips County  ·  Colorado

👥285Population
💰$100,625Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂22.5Median Age
🏠$337,100Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46%Hispanic: 54%Race
White46.0%
Hispanic54.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
45%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.61
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
HS Graduate69 (53.9%)
Some College19 (14.8%)
Associates14 (10.9%)
Bachelors14 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree12 (9.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.9%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
HS Grad53.9%
Some College14.8%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
30%
$300k–$500k
54%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,625 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$337,100 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
4%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
57%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
32%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
89%
About Amherst, CO

Amherst is a city in Colorado, located in Phillips County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 285 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.5 years.

Economically, Amherst is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,625 is above the national average.

The real estate market in Amherst is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $337,100, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Amherst is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.04%).

Amherst, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Amherst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80721 285 $100,625 $337,100 0.0% 20.3% 72.2%