Carbondale
Town in Garfield County, Colorado
Carbondale is a town in Garfield County, Colorado, with 6,434 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,171 ft (1,881 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mulford, 2.7 miles E.
- 6,434residents (2020 Census)
- 6,171 ftelevation · 1,881 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 3,099 / sq mipopulation density
- 81623ZIP code
About Carbondale
The Town of Carbondale is a home rule municipality located in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 6,434 at the 2020 United States census. Carbondale is a part of the Rifle, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The town is located in the Roaring Fork Valley, downstream from Aspen and upstream from the mouth of the Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs. The town proper sits on the south bank of the river, near its confluence with the Crystal River. Carbondale's horizon is dominated by the 12,953 ft (3,952 m) tall Mount Sopris several miles to the south of town. Carbondale is the northern terminus of the West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway.
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Living in Carbondale
- Median household income
- $108,324
- Median home value
- $900,600
- Median rent
- $2,167/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Carbondale had 6,434 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,434 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,099 per sq mi (1,196 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Carbondale at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Garfield County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 6,434 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,171 ft (1,881 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3956° N, 107.2150° W |
| ZIP code | 81623 |
| Official website | carbondalegov.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0812045 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Carbondale
- Mulford2.7 mi E
- Catherine3.8 mi E
- Cattle Creek5.5 mi NW
- El Jebel6.5 mi E
- Basalt9.1 mi E
- No Name12.1 mi N
- Glenwood Springs12.5 mi NW
- Redstone14.9 mi S
- Chacra18.0 mi NW
- Snowmass Village19.0 mi SE
- Woody Creek19.5 mi SE
- Dotsero19.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Carbondale
What county is Carbondale in?
Carbondale is in Garfield County, Colorado.
What is the population of Carbondale, CO?
6,434 people lived in Carbondale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Carbondale, CO?
The ZIP code of Carbondale is 81623.
What is the elevation of Carbondale?
6,171 feet (1,881 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Carbondale?
Mulford (2.7 mi), Catherine (3.8 mi), Cattle Creek (5.5 mi), El Jebel (6.5 mi), Basalt (9.1 mi).
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