ZIP Code 80477 in Steamboat Springs, CO

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Steamboat Springs, Colorado
City Alias:Steamboat Spr
Names to Avoid:
Steamboat
County:Routt County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:9:04:07 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:970
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.4850, -106.8312
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80477 Steamboat Springs, CO - Mountain Resort Mail Hub

ZIP Code 80477, Steamboat Springs

Tourism Gateway No Census Data
LocationRoutt County, CO
Area0.0 sq mi
Delivery Points4,456 (1 homes, 721 businesses)
PO Boxes3,734
Also Known AsSteamboat
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP maintains 3,734 PO Boxes for Steamboat Springs, serving as a mail hub for the ski resort community
  • Street delivery is available through a sibling ZIP code, so PO Boxes here are optional rather than required
  • The 721 business delivery points and 168 establishments show a strong commercial presence in this downtown-focused ZIP
  • With 1,470 employees working in businesses here but zero residential population, this ZIP is purely commercial and postal services
  • Lincoln Avenue hosts the post office and accounts for 259 of 336 address records, placing mail services in Steamboat's downtown core
  • The nickname 'Steamboat' is recognized by USPS but isn't valid for mailing purposes

A Ski Town's Postal Needs

Steamboat Springs sits in northwest Colorado's Yampa Valley, surrounded by the Routt National Forest and anchored by one of the state's premier ski areas. ZIP code 80477 handles PO Box services for this mountain resort community. With 3,734 PO Boxes and 721 business delivery points, this compact postal facility serves as a mail hub for residents, seasonal workers, and vacation property owners.

Delivery Options in Steamboat

This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery in Steamboat Springs comes through a sibling ZIP code, making 80477 a supplementary service point. Residents can choose between home delivery and PO Box pickup. Many locals prefer PO Boxes for the convenience of picking up mail in town while running errands, especially during ski season when schedules revolve around powder days and mountain access.

Lincoln Avenue and Downtown

The post office sits on Lincoln Avenue, which accounts for 259 of the ZIP's 336 address records. Lincoln Avenue runs through Steamboat's downtown core, placing the post office at the center of daily life. The "Steamboat" nickname appears as a recognized (though not valid for mailing) alias, a nod to the informal way locals refer to their town.

A Tourism Economy

Steamboat's economy shows in the numbers: 168 business establishments employ 1,470 workers in this ZIP alone. That's a tourism-driven workforce supporting skiing, lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation. The high business count relative to the zero residential population (census data tracks only permanent residents within the ZCTA boundary) confirms that 80477 functions as a commercial and mail services hub rather than a residential zone.

Street Name Patterns

Downtown Commercial

Lincoln Avenue dominates the address records, placing the post office squarely in Steamboat's downtown commercial district.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($92,470), is down $53,417 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023.

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$53,417$65,375$66,477$98,472$0$194,750$0$0$0$44,375$0$0$0
Median Family Income$43,958$46,056$46,612$98,403$0$194,750$197,273$222,727$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$44,420$46,667$0$0$0$0$36,250$36,500$41,250$43,281$0$0$0
Median Male Income$36,216$35,875$29,738$44,329$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$39,484$39,528$0$42,204$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00%
Unemployed:00%
Not In Labor Force:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($502,200), is down $477,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $554,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,693), is down $936 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$477,600$477,100$0$937,500$847,200$875,000$772,700$787,500$554,700$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$936$937$958$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00%
Renter Occupied:00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:0100%

Occupied Housing Units:00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00%
Multi-Family Units:00%
Other Units:00%
Total Housing Units:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 80477 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 154 business establishments, employing about 1,303 people with an annual payroll of $58,736,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,497Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:154Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$14,479,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$58,736,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,303Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 80477 is located in Routt County, Colorado, within the Steamboat Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44460) and Colorado's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 38,248 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 80477. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Steamboat Springs, COSource: Census
CBSA Number:44460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:38,248Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:7535.34 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0873825Source: Census
Place Name:Steamboat Springs city; ColoradoSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


80478 | | 80476

Schools in ZIP Code 80477


We could not locate which school district 80477 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Yampa Valley High School 325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
District: Steamboat Springs School District RE-2Nearby
Soda Creek Elementary School 220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
District: Steamboat Springs School District RE-2Nearby
Steamboat Springs Early Childhood Center 325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
District: Steamboat Springs School District RE-2Nearby
Steamboat Springs High School 45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
District: Steamboat Springs School District RE-2Nearby
Steamboat Springs Middle School 39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
District: Steamboat Springs School District RE-2Nearby
Emerald Mountain School 818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 80477


Colorado Mountain College 802 Grand Ave.
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601-0233
Type: Post Secondary
Wyotech 1889 Venture Drive
Laramie, WY 82070-9519
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Wyoming Corner Of Ninth And Ivinson
Laramie, WY 82071
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Colorado Boulder Regent Drive At Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309-0017
Type: Post Secondary
Naropa University 2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302-6697
Type: Post Secondary
Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts-Boulder 637 S Broadway, Ste H
Boulder, CO 80305
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

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