81623 ZIP Code — Carbondale, CO

Garfield County, Colorado

ZIP code 81623 is located in Carbondale, Colorado, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 433.84 square miles and serves a population of 17,109 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 970.

About ZIP code 81623

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $733,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($98,549) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

17,109

population

433.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

81623 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 81623

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 81623. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Carbondale	Acceptable
Carbondale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

81654 Snowmass (11.5 mi) 81434 Somerset (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,109
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	08
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	433.84 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	39.2468
Longitude	-107.2261
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	22.3%	27.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	36.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	28.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	11.6%	6.5%	9.6%

Demographics & statistics

17,109

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$98,549

Median household income

$57,635

Per capita income

$733,900

Median home value

$2,075

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

5,234

Housing units

50.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

548

Under 5

429

515

5–9

404

425

10–14

333

372

15–19

291

330

20–24

259

1,420

25–34

1,114

1,701

35–44

1,335

1,517

45–54

1,189

441

55–59

346

675

60–64

530

1,193

65–74

935

377

75–84

295

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,117	18.2%
18 and over	13,992	81.8%
65 and over	2,935	17.2%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.1%

Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

Other race 7.8%

Two or more races 5.4%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	14,229	73.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,363	12.1%
Other race	1,524	7.8%
Two or more races	1,042	5.4%
Black or African American	162	0.8%
Asian	100	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	27.8%	32.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	36.9%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	36.5%	28.8%	26.9%
Over $200k	11.6%	6.5%	9.6%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k+ 16.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	13.5%
$200k+	16.6%
Median income	$98,549

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 52.0%

$1M+ 20.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$733,900
Median rent / month	$2,075
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	19.8%
1990–1999	31.2%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	21.5%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	37.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.7%
Electricity	20.1%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,578	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	493	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,287	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,204	18.3%
Households with children under 18	1,935	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,020	30.8%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.9%	24.8%
Married	52.4%	58.0%
Separated	0.2%	1.7%
Widowed	1.7%	4.0%
Divorced	8.7%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 12.0%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 34.9%

Graduate / professional 15.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	50.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	346	10.4%
Kindergarten	208	6.3%
Elementary school	1,362	41.1%
High school	633	19.1%
College / grad school	764	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 17.9%

Construction 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Education & healthcare 15.4%

Retail trade 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.3%

Other services 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.3%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	12.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	51.0%
Carpool	18.7%
Public transit	5.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	5.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 28.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.2%
High blood pressure	23.0%
High cholesterol	28.4%
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	16.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.3%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	10.1%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.8%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	641	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	18.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	28.7%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,132	94.3%
Spanish	2,151	13.3%
Other Indo-European	2,061	12.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	41	0.3%
Other languages	49	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,279	83.5%
Born in same state	13,423	78.5%
Born in different state	4,772	27.9%
Foreign born	856	5.0%
Naturalized citizen	2,830	16.5%
Not a US citizen	844	29.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,144	12.5%
French	2,048	12%
Polish	672	3.9%
Arab	605	3.5%
German	237	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	150	0.9%
Irish	59	0.3%
Norwegian	46	0.3%
Dutch	34	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 81623

What city is ZIP code 81623 in?

ZIP code 81623 is primarily assigned to Carbondale, Colorado.

What county is ZIP code 81623 in?

ZIP code 81623 falls within Garfield County, Colorado.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 81623?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 81623?

The median home value in ZIP code 81623 is $733,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 81623?

ZIP code 81623 has an estimated population of 17,109 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 81623?

The median household income in ZIP code 81623 is $98,549, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 81623 in?

ZIP code 81623 observes the MST timezone.