| ZIP Code | 80487 |
|---|---|
| City | Steamboat Springs |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| County | Routt County |
| Area Code | 970 |
| Elevation | 7,130 ft |
| Latitude | 40.581425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -106.885954 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 08107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 6.6% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.6% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 46 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,938 (14.6%) |
| Some College | 988 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 1,594 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 1,148 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,566 (57%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,837 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $915,900 ▲ 229% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,927/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,231 |
| Vacant Units | 5,413 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,231 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 5,413 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 80487 is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, within Routt County. With a population of 18,378, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 80487 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,837 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 80487 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $915,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,927 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 80487 is primarily White (80.28%). Residents are highly educated — 65.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.6%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 80487 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 80487 in Steamboat Springs, CO is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 18,378 residents, a median household income of $106,837, and a median home value of $915,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Colorado.