81623 ZIP Code
Carbondale, Colorado
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 81623 |
| City/Town: | Carbondale |
| County: | Garfield |
| State: | Colorado |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,109 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,644 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,332 |
| Median Home Value: | $733,900 |
| Land Area: | 433.8 sq miles
1123.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2460, -107.1629 |
Population Information (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,109 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,587 | 56.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,522 | 44.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 977 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 919 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 758 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 663 | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 589 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,534 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,036 | 17.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,706 | 15.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 787 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,205 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,128 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 672 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 135 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $733,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,075 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,332 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,562 | 89.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 770 | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,464 | 68.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,098 | 32.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,203 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 579 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 711 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,584 | 12.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,654 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,020 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,611 | 34.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,044 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (81623 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $139,831 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $117,072 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,644 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,960 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,814 | 98.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 146 | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,320 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,471 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,036 | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,300 | 12.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,229 | 83.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 162 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 38 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 100 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,524 | 8.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,042 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,363 | 13.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,402 | 25.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,638 | 15.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 102 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 259 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,403 | 8.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (81623 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 213 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 95 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 461 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 213 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 558 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 792 | 12.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,014 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,245 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 884 | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,087 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (81623 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,433 | 50.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,991 | 18.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 530 | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 386 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 621 | 5.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,697 | 15.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (81623 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 202 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,907 | 17.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 144 | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 126 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 900 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 416 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 133 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 792 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,933 | 17.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,665 | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,716 | 15.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 632 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 248 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,122 | 82.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,186 | 65.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,891 | 28.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,907 | 17.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (81623 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,863 | 89.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,733 | 26.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,021 | 15.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 124 | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 141 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 311 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (81623 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,103 | 69.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 635 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 190 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 424 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 181 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 168 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 33 | 0.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 598 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (81623 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 668 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,451 | 19.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,285 | 31.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,223 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,012 | 13.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 175 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 98 | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 65 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 340 | 4.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (81623 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 220 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 631 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,485 | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,022 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,340 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 634 | 8.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (81623 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,245 | 64.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 637 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,318 | 20.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 276 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 41 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (81623 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 132 | 2.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,413 | 21.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,547 | 38.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,470 | 37.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (81623 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 69 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 124 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 137 | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 88 | 2.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 209 | 4.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 591 | 13.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,320 | 52.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 926 | 20.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (81623 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,634 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $692 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,075 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.38 |
Households (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,562 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,578 | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,328 | 20.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,287 | 19.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,204 | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,935 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,020 | 30.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.57 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (81623 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,149 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,008 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,268 | 52.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 141 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 713 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,562 | 19.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (81623 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,313 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 346 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 208 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,362 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 633 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 764 | 23.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,992 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 641 | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,029 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,103 | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 20 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 554 | 50.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 529 | 48.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (81623 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,821 | 80.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,126 | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 984 | 31.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,696 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 676 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 446 | 14.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (81623 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,279 | 83.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 856 | 5.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,830 | 330.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,830 | 330.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,830 | 330.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 333 | 38.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 24 | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 76 | 8.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,245 | 262.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 69 | 8.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (81623 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,132 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,042 | 74.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,090 | 25.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,493 | 21.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 483 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 73 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (81623 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,562 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,490 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
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