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ZIP 80543

Part of Milliken, CO
Pop. 9,774·Weld County·24th most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,550/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+48.3%
vs US Median
+$585
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 80543 · $2,550
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,380
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,720/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,600/yr
At $2,550/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyWeld County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +48.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 80543 (Milliken, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,774
Median income
$104,574
Median age
32
Renters
7.5%
Age distribution
28%
29%
20.9%
Under 1828%
18–3429%
35–5420.9%
55–6411.4%
65+10.5%
Gender
52.8%
47.2%
Male52.8%
Female47.2%
Race & ethnicity
80.5%
25.9%
White80.5%
Hispanic25.9%
Education (25+)
23.8%
39%
26.9%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college39%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 80543 in Milliken, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,833 → $104,574
up 43.6%
Population
8,167 → 9,774
up 19.7%
Renter share
12.2% → 7.5%
-4.7 pts
Bachelor's+
27.3% → 26.9%
-0.4 pts
Median age
34.7 → 32
-2.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,833 to $104,574 across the same window, up 43.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 80543 in Milliken, CO adding about 1,607 residents over the five-year window, up 19.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 12.2% to 7.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 80543 covers Milliken, CO. The median rent here is $2,550/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($104,574/yr), ZIP 80543 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 80543?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 80543 (Milliken, CO) is $2,550. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 80543 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 80543's median rent of $2,550/mo is $585 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 80543 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 80543 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #24 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,550/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 80543?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,550/mo in ZIP 80543. The local median household income is $104,574/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 80543?

Rent in ZIP 80543 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 80543 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 80543 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,550/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($104,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 80543 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 80543 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.5% of ZIP 80543 households are renters, while 92.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 80543 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 80543 compare to the rest of Milliken?

ZIP 80543 sits right at the Milliken citywide median of $2,550/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 80543 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 80543 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,550/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 80543's median household income ($104,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 80543 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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