81047 ZIP Code — Holly, CO

Prowers County, Colorado

ZIP code 81047 is located in Holly, Colorado, within Prowers County. It covers approximately 604.11 square miles and serves a population of 1,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 719.

About ZIP code 81047

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $46,942. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 81047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,588

population

604.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81047 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81047

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81047. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Holly	Acceptable
Holly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81041 Granada (11.1 mi) 81052 Lamar (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,588
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	604.11 sq mi
Water area	2.86 sq mi
Latitude	37.9637
Longitude	-102.2659
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	719

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	56.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	27.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.6%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,588

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$46,942

Median household income

$28,640

Per capita income

$117,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

122

35–44

125

45–54

55–59

60–64

196

65–74

202

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	20.6%
18 and over	1,261	79.4%
65 and over	536	33.8%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.4%

Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

Other race 16.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,262	66.4%
Hispanic or Latino	314	16.5%
Other race	309	16.2%
Two or more races	15	0.8%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	56.5%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	27.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.6%	9.6%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 15.5%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	15.5%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	16.4%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$46,942

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	12.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	20.5%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	31.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	18.6%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	60.7%
Electricity	16.9%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	168	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	91	14.2%
Households with children under 18	192	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	314	49.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.3%	6.7%
Married	58.8%	71.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.3%
Widowed	15.8%	10.5%
Divorced	9.8%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 23.3%

Some college, no degree 32.3%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	8.7%
Kindergarten	24	8.4%
Elementary school	161	56.3%
High school	35	12.2%
College / grad school	41	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 48.6%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Retail trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Public administration 3.2%

Construction 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Professional & management 0.5%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	12.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.4%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	25.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	14.3%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.0

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 10.7%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 7.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	13.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	60.2%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,501	94.5%
Spanish	160	10.7%
Other Indo-European	160	10.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,381	87.0%
Born in same state	1,371	86.3%
Born in different state	1,012	63.7%
Foreign born	10	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	207	13.0%
Not a US citizen	178	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	160	10.1%
Arab	152	9.6%
Italian	112	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.7%
German	10	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	75.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81047

What city is ZIP code 81047 in?

ZIP code 81047 is primarily assigned to Holly, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81047 in?

ZIP code 81047 falls within Prowers County, Colorado.

Does ZIP code 81047 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 81047 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 81047 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 81047 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81047?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 81047 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 81047 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 81047 in?

ZIP code 81047 observes the MST timezone.