City

Steamboat Springs, CO

3 ZIP codes  ·  Routt County  ·  Colorado

👥18,378Population
💰$106,837Median HH Income▲ 40% above avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$915,900Median Home Value▲ 229% above avg
🎓65.6%College Grads▲ 69% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.3%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8.8%Race
White80.3%
Hispanic8.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads65.6% ▲ 69% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 46% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,938 (14.6%)
Some College988 (7.4%)
Associates1,594 (12%)
Bachelors1,148 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree7,566 (57%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 14.6%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 57%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad14.6%
Some College7.4%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate57.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,837 ▲ 40% above avg
Median Home Value$915,900 ▲ 229% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,927/mo
Total Housing Units13,231
Vacant Units5,413

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Steamboat Springs, CO

Steamboat Springs is a city in Colorado, located in Routt County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,378 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Steamboat Springs is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,837 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Steamboat Springs is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $915,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,927 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Steamboat Springs is highly educated. 65.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.28%).

Steamboat Springs, CO offers residents above-average earning potential within Colorado. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Steamboat Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
80487 18,378 $106,837 $915,900 $1,927 2.6% 65.6% 73.7%

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