The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 80654 sells for about $535,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,650 a month.
ZIP 80654 — Wiggins
The Wiggins housing market shows steady growth with a 10.3% year-over-year price increase, driven by limited inventory and demand for rural-adjacent living. While sales volume remains modest, the market is supported by a stable local economy and its appeal to commuters seeking a small-town environment. Current conditions reflect a balanced market with moderate days on market and consistent pricing.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while remaining within commuting distance of larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 10.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 6.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 80654, Morgan 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.
Crime rates in Wiggins remain low and are generally considered safer than the regional average for larger urban centers in Colorado.
The Wiggins School District is highly regarded locally, particularly for its state-champion athletic programs and community-focused educational environment.
The area faces moderate risks related to wind and wildfire, typical of the high plains, with standard insurance coverage requirements for rural properties.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural operations and proximity to the I-76 corridor, which facilitates commuting to larger employment hubs in the Denver metro area.
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 rely on I-76 for commuting, with a drive of approximately 60-75 minutes to the Denver metropolitan area.
Local amenities include the Delbert Teets Ball Field and Park, while Jackson Lake State Park provides significant regional opportunities for water sports and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and some agricultural-linked housing.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, ranching, and small-scale commercial services, with many residents commuting to larger regional employers.
The area is served by I-76, providing a direct corridor to Fort Morgan and the Denver metropolitan area.
Development is primarily focused on residential expansion and maintaining the town's small-town character.
The Morgan County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Wiggins School District levies and various local utility and fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk factors common to Eastern Colorado.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- I-76 Speedway4.714 mi
- The Block: Commissary Kitchen & Events4.216.6 mi
- Pope Farms4.610.2 mi
- Fort Morgan Museum4.715.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Offers water skiing, fishing, and camping.
Local community hub for sports and recreation.
Preserves local history and educational heritage.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.