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ZIP 81601

Pop. 16,844·Garfield County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$2,468/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$503
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 81601 · $2,468
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,616/yr
At $2,468/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyGarfield County
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Rents are softening (down 1.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -1.4% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 81601 covers Glenwood Springs, CO. The median rent here is $2,468/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($109,129/yr), ZIP 81601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81601 (Glenwood Springs, CO) is $2,468. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81601's median rent of $2,468/mo is $503 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81601 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81601 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #32 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $2,468/mo.

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 $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,468/mo in ZIP 81601. The local median household income is $109,129/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81601?

Rent in ZIP 81601 has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 81601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81601 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,468/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($109,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 81601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of ZIP 81601 households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81601 compare to the rest of Glenwood Springs?

ZIP 81601 sits right at the Glenwood Springs citywide median of $2,468/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,468/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 81601's median household income ($109,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81601 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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