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Phillips County, CO
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Phillips County, Colorado.
Population
4,496
Land area
688sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Phillips County
Phillips County at a glance
- Phillips County is 88% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,674, 32% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,200 (52% below Colorado) and median rent is $999 a month.
- Its largest cities are Holyoke (2,382), Haxtun (978) and Amherst (82).
Local data for Phillips County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Phillips County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,674
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$258,200
Prices -11.1% in a year
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
31.5%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,321), Mexican Americans (1,094), Irish Americans (300).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,223
1,795 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$36.4M
FY 2026, $8,036 per person
PPP loans
$18.9M
576 loans, 1,940 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Phillips County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Phillips County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
457
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 13°F
17.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Phillips County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.9%
U.S. 33.3% -4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Phillips County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Phillips County, CO?
- Holyoke is the largest city or town in Phillips County, with about 2,382 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Phillips County?
- Phillips County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80721, 80731, 80734, 80746.
- What is the population of Phillips County, CO?
- About 4,496 people live in Phillips County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Phillips County?
- Phillips County borders Logan County, Yuma County, Chase County, NE, Perkins County, NE, Sedgwick County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023