The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80543 sells for about $453,026, or $206 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,550 a month.
ZIP 80543 — Milliken
The housing market in 80543 is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a slight year-over-year decline in median prices. High inventory relative to sales volume and rising days on market suggest a shift toward a more balanced environment for buyers. The area remains a stable, family-oriented community with limited rental depth.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and commuters who prioritize single-family home affordability and a quieter, small-town environment over urban density.
Median prices moved down 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
30% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 80543, Weld County CO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Weld County School District RE-5J, generally characterized by moderate performance ratings.
The area faces standard regional risks for high winds and occasional wildfire smoke, with flood risk localized to specific drainage basins.
Milliken is experiencing steady residential expansion as a commuter-focused bedroom community, with proximity to larger employment hubs in Greeley and Northern Colorado.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Colorado) — Statutory Agricultural Land Reclassification and Improvement Valuation: Under C.R.S. § 39-1-102(1.6)(a)(I), up to two acres of land directly underlying a residential improvement on agricultural parcels are segregated and assessed at residential rates (6.80% / 7. State (Colorado) — Senior and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Homestead Exemption: Exempts 50% of the first $200,000 of actual market value of the qualifying primary residential parcel from property taxation (a maximum actual value deduction of $100,000). State (Colorado) — Colorado Split Residential Property Tax Assessment Rate Structure: Imposes annual ad valorem property taxes determined using a bifurcated assessment rate system. Assessed Value = Actual (Market) Value × Assessment Rate. Beginning for tax years 2025/2026, residential property is assessed at 6.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins via local highways like CO-60 and US-85.
The area features local community parks and open spaces, with proximity to the Big Thompson River and regional trail systems for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by a low renter share of approximately 11.7%, with demand driven by families seeking single-family housing alternatives to larger cities.
The local economy is largely supported by regional agriculture, manufacturing, and service-sector employment in the broader Greeley and Northern Colorado metro area.
Development is focused on residential subdivisions catering to the growing population of Northern Colorado commuters.
Parcels are subject to Weld County School District RE-5J and various local utility and fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by Colorado's statewide exposure to hail, wind, and wildfire risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 80543 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Main Event Windsor4.49.1 mi
- Greeley Stampede4.410.4 mi
- Fly High Trampoline Park4.315.9 mi
- Fort Fun4.419 mi
- Loveland Laser Tag4.610.6 mi
- Blue FCU Arena4.49.7 mi
- Fritzler Farm Park - CO's Premier Pumpkin Patch, Fall Festival, & Haunted Corn Maze4.25.9 mi
- The Ranch Events Complex4.59.5 mi
- Canvas Stadium4.419.6 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.210.2 mi
- Boyd Lake State Park4.411.5 mi
- Loveland Sports Park4.59.3 mi
- Island Grove Regional Park4.510.3 mi
- Main Event Windsor4.49.1 mi
- Metropolitan MetroLux 12 Theatres + IMAX @ The Promenade Shops at Centerra48.7 mi
- Totally 80's Pizza & Museum4.819.1 mi
- Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra4.68.3 mi
- Colorado Model Railroad Museum4.810.3 mi
- Longmont Museum4.518.9 mi
- Loveland Museum4.711.9 mi
- Boyd Lake State Park4.411.5 mi
- Loveland Sports Park4.59.3 mi
- Island Grove Regional Park4.510.3 mi
- Eastman Park4.68.5 mi
- Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra4.68.3 mi
- Carter Lake Marina Inc4.318.8 mi
- Boyd Lake Marina4.111.5 mi
- RainDance National Golf Course4.28.3 mi
- Highland Meadows Golf Course4.69.8 mi
- Mad Russian Golf Club41 mi
- Pelican Lakes Golf Course4.27.9 mi
- Boomerang Links Golf Course4.56.5 mi
- Greeley Mall3.68.2 mi
- King Soopers Marketplace4.36.1 mi
- King Soopers4.210 mi
- King Soopers412.7 mi
- King Soopers4.113 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local park providing green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.