Milliken, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80543
Weld County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,887
- 72/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $104,574
- Median income Above-median income area
- $415,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milliken pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 72
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80543 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80543 (Milliken, CO) fell -3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 267.2 in 2023 to 258.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80543 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Milliken, Weld County, Colorado, home to 5,887 residents across 81.7 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80543 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,574 (18% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,042. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 0.5%. Median home value is $415,700 (14% below the average Colorado ZIP) and median rent is $2,102; 92.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Weld County, so 80543 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 80543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milliken, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80543.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80543, Milliken, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,887
Population
81.7
Area (sq mi)
72
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80543?
32.0
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
6.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$104,574
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$37,042
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80543 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Milliken, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$104,574 Top 29% higher than 71% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,503housing units
3,503
Total Housing Units
3,385
Occupied Units
118
Vacant Units
2.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$415,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$2,102
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80543 have decreased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 199 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 223 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 256 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 267 |
| 2024 | -3.2% | 259 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 111 business establishments in ZIP 80543, employing approximately 817 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,948,000.
111
Businesses
817
Employees
$47.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 28 | 25.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 80543 vs 80534 →
ZIP 80543 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80634
Greeley (80634)
52,861 residents
- 80550 20,675
Windsor (80550)
20,675 residents
- 80620 17,775
Evans (80620)
17,775 residents
- 80534 11,301
Johnstown (80534)
11,301 residents
- 80543 5,887
Milliken (80543)
5,887 residents
- 80651 4,176
Platteville (80651)
4,176 residents
- 80542 3,631
Mead (80542)
3,631 residents
- 80623 1,028
Gilcrest (80623)
1,028 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80543 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 80543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80542
Mead (80542)
$133,500 median income
- 80534
Johnstown (80534)
$129,024 median income
- 80550
Windsor (80550)
$126,132 median income
- 80543
Milliken (80543)
$104,574 median income
- 80634
Greeley (80634)
$82,742 median income
- 80651
Platteville (80651)
$81,586 median income
- 80620
Evans (80620)
$73,590 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 80543 ranks #4 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80543, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,887 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80543 in?
ZIP code 80543 (Milliken) is located in Weld County, Colorado. Weld County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/weld-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80543?
ZIP code 80543 in Milliken, CO has a population of 5,887 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80543?
The median household income in ZIP 80543 is $104,574, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80543?
The median home value in ZIP 80543 is $415,700, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80543 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80543?
ZIP code 80543 has 111 business establishments employing approximately 817 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80543 are: Construction (28), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80543?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80543 decreased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80543?
In ZIP code 80543, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80543?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80543 is 31.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80543?
In ZIP code 80543, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80543 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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