Steamboat Springs
City in Routt County, Colorado
Steamboat Springs is a city in Routt County, Colorado, with 13,224 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,732 ft (2,052 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oak Creek, 15.6 miles SW.
- 13,224residents (2020 Census)
- 6,732 ftelevation · 2,052 m
- 9.9 sq miland area · 25.6 km²
- 1,336 / sq mipopulation density
- 80487ZIP code
About Steamboat Springs
Steamboat Springs is a home rule municipality that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Routt County, Colorado, United States. The population was 13,224 at the 2020 census. Steamboat Springs is the principal city of the Steamboat Springs Micropolitan Statistical Area, and it is the largest city in northwestern Colorado.
The city is a winter ski resort destination, including the Steamboat Ski Resort on Mount Werner in the Park Range just east of the town and the much smaller Howelsen Hill Ski Area. Steamboat Springs has produced more athletes for the Winter Olympics than any other town in North America.
Steamboat Springs – known colloquially as "The Boat" – is located in the upper valley of the Yampa River, along U.S. Highway 40, just west of the Continental Divide and Rabbit Ears Pass. It is located approximately 150 miles northwest of Denver, and sits approximately 45 miles south of the Wyoming border. It is served by Steamboat Springs Airport (general aviation) and commercial service at nearby Yampa Valley Airport.
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Living in Steamboat Springs
- Median household income
- $104,964
- Median home value
- $981,800
- Median rent
- $2,017/mo
- Median age
- 43.9
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Steamboat Springs had 13,224 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,224 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,336 per sq mi (516 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Steamboat Springs at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Routt County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,224 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.90 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,732 ft (2,052 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4756° N, 106.8229° W |
| ZIP code | 80487 |
| Official website | steamboatsprings.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0873825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Steamboat Springs
- Oak Creek15.6 mi SW
- Phippsburg18.2 mi S
- Yampa22.7 mi S
- Hayden23.2 mi W
- Walden33.5 mi NE
- Kremmling37.3 mi SE
- McCoy39.1 mi S
- Parshall44.8 mi SE
- Hot Sulphur Springs47.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Steamboat Springs
What county is Steamboat Springs in?
Steamboat Springs is in Routt County, Colorado.
What is the population of Steamboat Springs, CO?
13,224 people lived in Steamboat Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Steamboat Springs, CO?
The ZIP code of Steamboat Springs is 80487.
What is the elevation of Steamboat Springs?
6,732 feet (2,052 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Steamboat Springs?
Oak Creek (15.6 mi), Phippsburg (18.2 mi), Yampa (22.7 mi), Hayden (23.2 mi), Walden (33.5 mi).
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