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Routt County, CO
5 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Routt County, Colorado.
Population
25,084
Land area
2,362sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Routt County
Routt County at a glance
- Routt County is 81% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $106,489, 12% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $854,700 (58% above Colorado) and median rent is $1,917 a month.
- Its largest cities are Steamboat Springs (13,433), Hayden (2,057) and Oak Creek (700).
Local data for Routt County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Routt County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,489
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$854,700
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$1,917/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
54.2%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,518), Irish Americans (3,084), Polish Americans (1,330).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,314
16,323 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$136,239
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $5,928 per person
PPP loans
$95.11M
1,671 loans, 11,367 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$252K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Routt County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Routt County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,220
Most often winter weather
Flood insurance policies
151
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 8°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone22 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Routt County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.7%
U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Routt County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Routt County, CO?
- Steamboat Springs is the largest city or town in Routt County, with about 13,433 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Routt County?
- Routt County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80428, 80463, 80467, 80469, 80479.
- What is the population of Routt County, CO?
- About 25,084 people live in Routt County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Routt County?
- Routt County borders Garfield County, Eagle County, Grand County, Carbon County, WY, Moffat County, Rio Blanco County, Jackson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023