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ZIP 81623

Pop. 15,067·Garfield County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Colorado
Median rent (all units)
$3,958/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-14.1%
vs US Median
+$1,993
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 81623 · $3,958
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$3,060
4 BR+
$3,480
Research median
$2,290/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$47,496/yr
At $3,958/mo median
Location
StateCO
CountyGarfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -14.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 81623 (Carbondale, CO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,067
Median income
$109,661
Median age
44.6
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
17.7%
17.7%
31.2%
12.9%
20.5%
Under 1817.7%
18–3417.7%
35–5431.2%
55–6412.9%
65+20.5%
Gender
52.8%
47.2%
Male52.8%
Female47.2%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
23.1%
White77.4%
Black1.5%
Hispanic23.1%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
26.6%
52.6%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+52.6%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 81623 in Carbondale, CO has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,929 → $109,661
up 14.3%
Population
16,520 → 15,067
down 8.8%
Renter share
33.6% → 30.6%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
46.4% → 52.6%
+6.2 pts
Median age
41.4 → 44.6
+3.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $95,929 in 2021 to $109,661 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 81623 in Carbondale, CO losing about 1,453 residents over the five-year window, down 8.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 33.6% to 30.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.4% to 52.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 81623 covers Carbondale, CO. The median rent here is $3,958/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($109,661/yr), ZIP 81623 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 81623?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 81623 (Carbondale, CO) is $3,958. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 81623 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 81623's median rent of $3,958/mo is $1,993 (101%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 81623 compare to other ZIPs in Colorado?

ZIP 81623 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Colorado, ranking #2 out of 166 ZIPs tracked at $3,958/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 81623?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $158,000/year (~$76/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,958/mo in ZIP 81623. The local median household income is $109,661/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 81623?

Rent in ZIP 81623 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 81623 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 81623 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,958/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($109,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 81623 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 81623 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 81623 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 81623 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 81623 compare to the rest of Carbondale?

ZIP 81623 is more affordable than Carbondale overall. At $3,958/mo, it's $75 below the Carbondale citywide median of $4,033/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 81623 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 81623 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $3,958/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 81623's median household income ($109,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 81623 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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