Carbondale, CO · standard

ZIP Code 81623

Garfield County, Colorado — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

15,235
13/sq mi: $109,661
Median income: $913,300
Median home value: 52.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carbondale pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs: Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs: 13
people per sq mi: 69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 81623 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 81623 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1154.2 square miles in Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado. The area is home to 15,235 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 81623 against Colorado and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 81623 sits at $109,661 (24% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $66,989. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $913,300 (89% above the state average) with median rent at $2,119 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 81623 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 81623 sits relative to Colorado and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 81623

Construction

182
Professional, scientific, and technical services

152
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services

96
Real estate and rental and leasing

95
Retail trade

74

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81623, Carbondale, CO · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,235

Population

1154.2

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 81623?

44.6

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%

African American 1.5%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%

Hispanic or Latino 23.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$109,661

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$66,989

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 81623 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$109,661 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,953

Total Housing Units

6,362

Occupied Units

591

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.4%

Renter 30.6%

$913,300

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$2,119

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

360

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+260%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 81623 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+5.1%	212
2021	+13.2%	241
2022	+15.1%	277
2023	+18.3%	328
2024	+10.1%	360

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 927 business establishments in ZIP 81623, employing approximately 4,901 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,249,000.

927

Businesses

4,901

Employees

$320.2M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Construction	182	19.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	152	16.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	96	10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing	95	10.3%
Retail trade	74	8.0%
Other services (except public administration)	66	7.1%
Health care and social assistance	57	6.2%
Accommodation and food services	56	6.0%
Finance and insurance	25	2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	21	2.3%
Information	19	2.0%
Educational services	19	2.0%
Wholesale trade	18	1.9%
Transportation and warehousing	17	1.8%
Manufacturing	13	1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	7	0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction	5	0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 81623 in? ▼

ZIP code 81623 (Carbondale) is located in Garfield County, Colorado. Garfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garfield-co.

What is the population of ZIP code 81623? ▼

ZIP code 81623 in Carbondale, CO has a population of 15,235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 81623? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 81623 is $109,661, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 81623? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 81623 is $913,300, which is 228% above the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 81623? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 81623 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 81623? ▼

ZIP code 81623 has 927 business establishments employing approximately 4,901 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 81623? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 81623 are: Construction (182), Professional, scientific, and technical services (152), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (96). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 81623? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 81623 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 81623? ▼

In ZIP code 81623, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 81623? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 81623 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 81623? ▼

In ZIP code 81623, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 81623? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 81623 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.