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Milliken, CO
Town in Weld County, Colorado. ZIP codes: 80543.
Population
8,871
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
680
ZIP codes
1
Milliken and its ZIP codes
Milliken at a glance
- Milliken is about 12 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- It is the 82nd most populous of 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- Households here earn a median of $107,500 a year, 13% more than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $406,700 (25% below Colorado) and median rent is $2,102 a month.
Local data for Milliken, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milliken, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,500
Poverty rate
2.4%
Median home value
$406,700
Median rent
$2,102/mo
Homeownership
92.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,434), Mexican Americans (2,073), Italian Americans (703).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weld County. PPP loans are for Milliken.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,551
123,486 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,672
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $4,958 per person
How people get to work
Milliken, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milliken, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,986
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
325
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 18°F
14.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milliken, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Milliken
1 in or overlapping Milliken. Population shown
Cities near Milliken
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilcrestTown | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BerthoudTown | 5.9 mi | 13 |
| JohnstownTown | 6.4 mi | 15.6 |
| PlattevilleTown | 6.8 mi | 3.4 |
| EvansCity | 7.5 mi | 10.6 |
| La SalleTown | 8.7 mi | 1 |
| MeadTown | 8.8 mi | 15.5 |
| GreeleyCity | 11 mi | 50.1 |
| Garden CityTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FirestoneTown | 11 mi | 13.9 |
| LovelandCity | 12 mi | 35.8 |
| WindsorTown | 12 mi | 26.3 |
| FrederickTown | 14 mi | 15.2 |
| KerseyTown | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Aristocrat RanchettesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort LuptonCity | 15 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milliken, CO in?
- Milliken is in Weld County, Colorado.
- What ZIP codes are in Milliken, CO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Milliken include 80543.
- What is the population of Milliken, CO?
- About 8,871 people live in Milliken, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milliken?
- Nearby places include Gilcrest (4.6 mi), Berthoud (5.9 mi), Johnstown (6.4 mi), Platteville (6.8 mi), Evans (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023