Steamboat Springs, CO · standard
ZIP Code 80487
Routt County, Colorado - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,745
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $109,659
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,055,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Steamboat Springs pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 80487 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 80487 (Steamboat Springs, CO) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 373.2 in 2023 to 388.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 80487 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado, home to 16,745 residents across 1902.8 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 80487 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,659 (24% above the average Colorado ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,661. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,055,900 (118% above the average Colorado ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,042.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Routt County, so 80487 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 80487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Steamboat Springs, CO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 80487.
- Construction
Construction
227 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
204 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
153 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
150 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
134 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 80487, Steamboat Springs, CO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,745
Population
1902.8
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 80487?
44.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
6.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$109,659
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$73,661
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 80487 ranks among Colorado ZIPs
Steamboat Springs, CO household income vs. every Colorado ZIP code
Median household income among 469 reporting Colorado ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$109,659 Top 23% higher than 77% of 469 Colorado ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,552housing units
13,552
Total Housing Units
8,390
Occupied Units
5,162
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,055,900
Median Home Value
+118% vs state ZIP avg
$2,042
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
388
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+288%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 80487 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +288% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 226 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 259 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 298 |
| 2023 | +25.3% | 373 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 388 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,400 business establishments in ZIP 80487, employing approximately 12,533 people with a combined annual payroll of $605,121,000.
1,400
Businesses
12,533
Employees
$605.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 227 | 16.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 204 | 14.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 153 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 150 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 134 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 92 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 92 | 6.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 45 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.7% |
| Information | 22 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 80487 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 80487
Steamboat Springs (80487)
16,745 residents
- 80488 157
Steamboat Springs (80488)
157 residents
- 80477 155
Steamboat Springs (80477)
155 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 80487 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 80487, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,745 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 80487 in?
ZIP code 80487 (Steamboat Springs) is located in Routt County, Colorado. Routt County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/routt-co.
What is the population of ZIP code 80487?
ZIP code 80487 in Steamboat Springs, CO has a population of 16,745 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 80487?
The median household income in ZIP 80487 is $109,659, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 80487?
The median home value in ZIP 80487 is $1,055,900, which is 280% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 80487?
The largest racial group in ZIP 80487 is White at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 80487?
ZIP code 80487 has 1,400 business establishments employing approximately 12,533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 80487?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 80487 are: Construction (227), Professional, scientific, and technical services (204), Real estate and rental and leasing (153). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 80487?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 80487 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 288%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 80487?
In ZIP code 80487, 73.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 80487?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 80487 is 16.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 80487?
In ZIP code 80487, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 80487?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 80487 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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