City

Carbondale, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Garfield County  ·  Colorado

👥16,349Population
💰$98,549Median HH Income▲ 29% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$835,000Median Home Value▲ 200% above avg
🎓61.4%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Hispanic: 28.5%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.7%Race
White67.4%
Hispanic28.5%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads61.4% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma154 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,704 (15.3%)
Some College1,043 (9.4%)
Associates1,391 (12.5%)
Bachelors847 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree5,968 (53.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 15.3%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 53.7%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad15.3%
Some College9.4%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate53.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,549 ▲ 29% above avg
Median Home Value$835,000 ▲ 200% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,094/mo
Total Housing Units7,280
Vacant Units725

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Carbondale, CO

Carbondale is a city in Colorado, located in Garfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,349 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Carbondale is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,549 is above the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carbondale is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $835,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,094 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carbondale is highly educated. 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (67.4%).

Carbondale, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Carbondale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81623 16,349 $98,549 $835,000 $2,094 2.3% 61.4% 68.1%