ZIP 81623 — Business Opportunities

Carbondale, CO · Local economy intelligence

Population

17,109

Median income

$98,549

Median age

41.3

Households

6,562

Top business opportunities in 81623

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Carbondale, CO, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Jewelry & Accessories 100/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Cafes & Coffee Shops 88/100
~4.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Electronics 86/100
~1.1 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Furniture & Home Decor 83/100
~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Clothing & Apparel 82/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Veterinary 82/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Fitness Centre 79/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Fitness Station 79/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Restaurants 78/100
~12.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Laundromats 74/100
~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 81623.

Camp Site — 1 businesses
Resort — 1 businesses
Grocery & Supermarkets — 0 businesses
Restaurants — 0 businesses
Auto Repair — 0 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 0 businesses
Outdoor Seating — 0 businesses
Park — 0 businesses
Auto Parts — 0 businesses
Department Store — 0 businesses
Gas Stations — 0 businesses
Convenience Stores — 0 businesses
Antiques — 0 businesses
Fast Food — 0 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	17,109
Households	6,562
Median household income	$98,549
Per capita income	$57,635
Median age	41.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	50.405%
% age 18–34	18.967%
% age 65+	13.227%
% renter-occupied	28.614%
Median home value	$733,900
Median gross rent	$2,075
Unemployment rate	1.332%

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