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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
$104,574
Median income
$415,700
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Colorado average), while per-capita income is $37,042. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.5%. The typical home here is valued at $415,700 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,102 monthly, and 92.5% of units 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. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Weld County, so you can benchmark 80543 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 80543?

32.0

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%

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

$37,042

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 80543 ranks nationally

Milliken, CO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$104,574 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,503

Total Housing Units

3,385

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

2.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$415,700

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80543 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 80543 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
80534 Johnstown, CO 11,301 4.5 mi
80634 Greeley, CO 52,861 5.0 mi
80623 Gilcrest, CO 1,028 5.5 mi
80651 Platteville, CO 4,176 7.8 mi
80620 Evans, CO 17,775 7.4 mi
80550 Windsor, CO 20,675 9.7 mi
80542 Mead, CO 3,631 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Weld County

80634 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 52,861
80631 standard
Greeley, CO
Pop: 48,603
80550 standard
Windsor, CO
Pop: 20,675
80516 standard
Erie, CO
Pop: 20,254
80620 standard
Evans, CO
Pop: 17,775
80621 standard
Fort Lupton, CO
Pop: 12,079

Related Areas

Weld County Milliken, CO Colorado

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.