80653 ZIP Code — Weldona, CO

Morgan County, Colorado

ZIP code 80653 is located in Weldona, Colorado, within Morgan County. It covers approximately 133.93 square miles and serves a population of 877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 80653

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $354,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,813. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 80653 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

877

population

133.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

80653 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 80653

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 80653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Weldona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

80649 Orchard (8.8 mi) 80705 Log Lane Village (12.1 mi) 80701 Fort Morgan (18 mi) 80654 Wiggins (18 mi) 80611 Briggsdale (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	877
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	133.93 sq mi
Water area	5.30 sq mi
Latitude	40.3992
Longitude	-103.9821
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	970

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	43.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	38.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.2%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

877

Population

People per sq mi

45.1

Median age

$67,813

Median household income

$34,319

Per capita income

$354,700

Median home value

$933

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

423

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	185	21.1%
18 and over	692	78.9%
65 and over	174	19.8%
Median age	45.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	836	93.7%
Two or more races	27	3%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.7%
Other race	11	1.2%
Black or African American	2	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	43.0%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	38.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.6%	26.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.2%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$67,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$50k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 44.9%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$354,700
Median rent / month	$933
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	31.4%
Single-family detached	65.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	14.5%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	22.3%
3 or more	54.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	14.6%
Propane / LP gas	68.3%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	3.7%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	73	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	49	14.0%
Households with children under 18	121	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	38.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	20.0%
Married	58.4%	64.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	8.4%
Divorced	8.3%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.8%
Kindergarten	7	3.3%
Elementary school	93	44.3%
High school	66	31.4%
College / grad school	34	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Agriculture & mining 20.6%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Professional & management 7.3%

Public administration 7.3%

Construction 5.6%

Retail trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	20.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	2.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	29.9%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	62.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	7.3%
65 and over	24.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	28.2%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	865	98.6%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	872	99.4%
Born in same state	843	96.1%
Born in different state	528	60.2%
Foreign born	29	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	74	8.4%
Arab	44	5%
Italian	43	4.9%
English	35	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	2.1%
Polish	10	1.1%
Irish	4	0.5%
Dutch	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 80653

What city is ZIP code 80653 in?

ZIP code 80653 is primarily assigned to Weldona, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 80653 in?

ZIP code 80653 falls within Morgan County, Colorado.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 80653?

The median home value in ZIP code 80653 is $354,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 80653?

ZIP code 80653 has an estimated population of 877 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 80653?

The median household income in ZIP code 80653 is $67,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 80653 in?

ZIP code 80653 observes the MST timezone.