Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.5% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.5% ▼ 50% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 46 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,007 (16.6%) |
| Some College | 1,448 (8%) |
| Associates | 2,295 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,792 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,525 (52.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,711 ▲ 39% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $812,974 ▲ 192% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,846/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 16,783 |
| Vacant Units | 6,217 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Routt County is located in Colorado and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,873 residents. With a median age of 41.87, it is a middle-aged county.
Routt County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $105,710 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Routt County is among the most expensive housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $812,974 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,846. Homeownership rates are high at 75.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Routt County are primarily White (81.39%). Educational attainment is highly educated — 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Routt County, CO is a upper-middle-income area in Colorado. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80428 | Clark | 635 | $103,750 | $723,500 | — | 0.0% | 62.7% |
| 81639 | Hayden | 2,617 | $106,429 | $415,500 | $1,680 | 1.8% | 46.1% |
| 80467 | Oak Creek | 2,411 | $101,300 | $644,400 | $1,413 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
| 80469 | Phippsburg | 407 | $111,141 | $322,500 | — | 8.0% | 59.1% |
| 80487 | Steamboat Springs | 18,378 | $106,837 | $915,900 | $1,927 | 2.6% | 65.6% |
| 80483 | Yampa | 404 | $73,750 | $346,400 | — | 1.4% | 41.2% |