ZIP Code · CO

ZIP 81601

Part of Glenwood Springs, CO

Pop. 16,844·Garfield County·25th most expensive ZIP in Colorado

Median rent (all units)

$2,541/mo

Year-over-Year

-2.0%

Month-over-Month

-1.2%

vs US Median

+$609

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 81601 · $2,541

More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,290

1 BR

$1,300

2 BR

$1,710

3 BR

$2,380

4 BR+

$2,550

Research median

$1,710/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Colorado

Rent in ZIP 81601 changed -2.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($109,129) is $2,728 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,550).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 81601. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,492/yr

At $2,541/mo median

Location

CityGlenwood Springs

StateCO

CountyGarfield County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81601 (Glenwood Springs, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

16,844

Median income

$109,129

Median age

39.1

Renters

35.6%

Age distribution

22.6%

19.6%

28.2%

14.3%

15.4%

Under 1822.6%

18–3419.6%

35–5428.2%

55–6414.3%

65+15.4%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

65.8%

29.9%

White65.8%

Black0.7%

Hispanic29.9%

Asian1.3%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

21.2%

29%

40.2%

No HS diploma9.6%

HS diploma21.2%

Some college29%

Bachelor's+40.2%

Housing tenure

64.4%

35.6%

Owner64.4%

Renter35.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81601 in Glenwood Springs, CO has changed in 5 years

Income

$89,256 → $109,129

up 22.3%

Population

16,485 → 16,844

up 2.2%

Renter share

35.3% → 35.6%

+0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

41.1% → 40.2%

-0.9 pts

Median household income rose from $89,256 to $109,129 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.3% shift. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 16,485 residents to roughly 16,844.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 81601 covers Glenwood Springs, CO. The median rent here is $2,541/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($109,129/yr), ZIP 81601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,541/mo in ZIP 81601. The local median household income is $109,129/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81601?

Rent in ZIP 81601 has fallen 2.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 81601 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81601 is one of the pricier among Colorado ZIP codes for rent, ranking #25 of 168 at $2,541/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 81601 changed -2.0%, against a typical +1.3% across the 155 Colorado ZIP codes Zillow tracks.