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McCoy, Colorado
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Location of the McCoy CDP in Eagle County, Colorado.
Location of the McCoy CDP in Eagle County, Colorado.
McCoy, Colorado is located in the United States
McCoy, Colorado
McCoy, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Eagle County
Area
 • Total 0.294 sq mi (0.761 km2)
 • Land 0.294 sq mi (0.761 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.000 km2)
Elevation
6,683 ft (2,037 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 30
 • Density 102/sq mi (39/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
80463
Area code(s) 970
GNIS feature 2583263

McCoy is an unincorporated town, a census-designated place (CDP), and a post office located in and governed by Eagle County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Edwards, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The McCoy post office has the ZIP Code 80463. At the United States Census 2020, the population of the McCoy CDP was 30.

History

The McCoy Post Office has been in operation since 1891. The community was named after Charles H. McCoy, a cattleman.

Geography

McCoy is located along the northern border of Eagle County in the valley of Rock Creek, less than one mile north of its mouth at the Colorado River. Colorado State Highway 131 passes through the community, leading south 20 miles (32 km) to Interstate 70 at Wolcott and north 52 miles (84 km) to Steamboat Springs.

The McCoy CDP has an area of 188 acres (0.761 km2), all land.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau initially defined the McCoy CDP for the United States Census 2010.

McCoy CDP, Colorado
Year Pop. ±%
2010 24 —    
2020 30 +25.0%
Source: United States Census Bureau

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