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Weld County, CO

28 cities and towns and 35 ZIP codes in Weld County, Colorado.

Population

350,396

Land area

3,985sq mi

People per sq mi

88

ZIP codes

35

Cities and towns in Weld County

Weld County at a glance

  • Weld County is 55% denser than Colorado as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 8th among 64 counties in Colorado.
  • The median household income is $97,097, close to the Colorado median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $471,700 (13% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,539 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Greeley (110,806), Windsor (37,914) and Erie (33,808).

Local data for Weld County, CO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Weld County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,097

Poverty rate

9.6%

Median home value

$471,700

Prices +0.7% in a year

Median rent

$1,539/mo

Homeownership

76.0%

Bachelor's or higher

33.2%

Median age

35.3

Average commute

27.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (86,677), German Americans (69,783), Irish Americans (33,843).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

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

PPP loans

$711M

9,190 loans, 74,178 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$1.8M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Weld County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.0%
  • Carpooled10.2%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home14.3%

Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Weld County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,986

Most often hail

Flood insurance policies

325

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 18°F

14.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone28 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Weld County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.8%

U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

12.7%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

13.7%

U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Weld County

Population shown

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Weld County, CO?
Greeley is the largest city or town in Weld County, with about 110,806 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Weld County?
Weld County includes 35 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80504, 80514, 80516, 80520, 80530.
What is the population of Weld County, CO?
About 350,396 people live in Weld County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Weld County?
Weld County borders Adams County, Larimer County, Boulder County, Laramie County, WY, Broomfield County, Morgan County, Logan County, Kimball County, NE.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023