Carbondale, CO · standard
ZIP Code 81623
Garfield County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,235
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $109,661
- Median income Above-median income area
- $913,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 81623 (Carbondale, CO) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 327.5 in 2023 to 360.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 81623 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado, home to 15,235 residents across 1154.2 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 81623 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,661 (24% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,989. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $913,300 (89% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 69.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,119.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Colorado and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 81623.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 81623
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carbondale, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 81623.
- Construction
Construction
182 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
96 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 81623, Carbondale, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,235
Population
1154.2
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 81623?
44.6
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
14.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$66,989
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 81623 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Carbondale, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$109,661 Top 23% higher than 77% of 469 Colorado 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,953housing units
6,953
Total Housing Units
6,362
Occupied Units
591
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$913,300
Median Home Value
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$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
17
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 81623, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,235 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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