ZIP Code 80487
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Steamboat Springs · Routt County · Colorado
- Population
- 16,745
- Median income
- $109,659
- Median home value
- $1,055,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.5%
- Land area
- 1902.8 sq mi
9/sq mi
▲ 44% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
▲ 280% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
Denver
ZIP code 80487 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado has a population of 16,745. The median household income is $109,659, which is 44% above the national average. Median home value is $1,055,900, 280% above the US average. 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 80487 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1902.8 square miles in Steamboat Springs, Routt County, Colorado. The area is home to 16,745 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 80487 against Colorado and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 80487 sits at $109,659 (24% above the Colorado average), while per-capita income is $73,661. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,055,900 (118% above the state average) with median rent at $2,042 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 80487 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Routt County, so you can benchmark 80487 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 80487
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$73,661
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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