| City: | Yampa, Colorado |
| County: | Routt County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:04:30 PM |
| Population: | 576 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 970 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1210, -106.9193 |
| Land Area: | 98.679 sq mi |
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Yampa is a small ranching community in Routt County, Colorado, with 576 residents spread across 91.6 square miles of rural territory. This isn't a ski resort town or tourism gateway. It's a working agricultural community where county roads outnumber named streets and the median age of 42.5 years points to established families rather than seasonal workers.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available across the territory. The Yampa post office maintains 293 PO Boxes for 252 households, meaning nearly every home relies on a box and some surrounding ranches use the Yampa post office as their mail access point. The 1.16 adoption rate shows the post office serves residents beyond the immediate town boundary.
Rural carrier routes handle what limited delivery exists. One rural route and one highway contract route serve the scattered ranches and properties along the county roads. State Highway 131 runs through the area as the main transportation corridor. Most mail goes to PO Boxes at the post office in town.
The economy runs on ranching, agriculture, and small business. With just 21 establishments employing 56 people, this isn't an employment center. Many residents commute elsewhere or work from home (26.5% of the workforce). Median household income of $73,750 and median home values of $346,400 indicate a stable, middle-class community. The town has Main Street, Lincoln Street, and a handful of numbered streets (1st through 5th), but most addresses reference county roads with numbers like County Road 7, County Road 17, and County Road 8.
Street names are dominated by numbered county roads with a small traditional town center on streets like Main, Lincoln, and Moffat.
ZIP Code 80483 has 576 residents and 252 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (37.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.3%, much higher than the state average of 70.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the state average (21.9%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 576Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 404Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $73,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 252Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $346,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.51Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 596 | 649 | 622 | 496 | 624 | 710 | 660 | 748 | 719 | 661 | 594 | 504 | 404 |
| Decennial Census | 585 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 576 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.5
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 41.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | 11 | 23 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 30 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 1 |
| Female | 16 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 34 | 19 | 42 | 30 | 28 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 38 | 55 | 51 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 5 |
| White: | 549 | 94.98% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 23 | 3.98% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.69% |
| Total: | 578 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 304 | 52.78% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 272 | 47.22% | 41.6 years |
| Total: | 576 | 100% | 42.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 394 | 97.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 2.48% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.48% |
| Total Population: | 404 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 394 | 97.52% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 2.48% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $73,750, which is far less than the state median ($92,470), is up $10,417 (16.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,125. Family households earn a median of $103,167 versus $58,393 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,774). By gender, male median income is $72,500 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($59,731), with a current gap of $72,500 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.3%, which is lower than the state rate (68.6%). The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,333 | $63,750 | $54,545 | $41,250 | $42,321 | $54,000 | $51,923 | $64,821 | $70,625 | $64,737 | $64,063 | $71,597 | $73,750 |
| Median Family Income | $75,000 | $75,391 | $71,346 | $57,125 | $55,729 | $56,607 | $52,308 | $71,667 | $75,833 | $76,250 | $83,750 | $94,750 | $103,167 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,750 | $27,313 | $27,262 | $26,528 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $40,313 | $45,192 | $55,769 | $58,393 |
| Median Male Income | $51,723 | $53,125 | $52,863 | $45,385 | $46,912 | $45,694 | $49,196 | $51,944 | $52,500 | $53,125 | $62,833 | $60,625 | $72,500 |
| Median Female Income | $26,438 | $26,480 | $27,344 | $32,188 | $31,500 | $31,354 | $31,458 | $35,208 | $36,125 | $36,250 | $31,458 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 213 | 63.39% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 0.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 120 | 35.71% |
| Total: | 336 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 89 | 41.78% |
| Service: | 11 | 5.16% |
| Sales and Office: | 55 | 25.82% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 37 | 17.37% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 9.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 213 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $346,400, which is far less than the state median ($502,200), is up $148,300 (74.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $82,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,693), is down $641 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,082. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.13% (48.57% with a mortgage, 51.43% free-and-clear) and renters 15.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.21%, which is far higher than the state rate (8.63%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $198,100 | $219,000 | $210,000 | $227,200 | $204,800 | $218,300 | $226,700 | $254,700 | $263,500 | $254,800 | $266,800 | $294,400 | $346,400 |
| Less than $500: | 22 | 66.67% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 12.12% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 12.12% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 9.09% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $641 | $836 | $649 | $867 | $1,063 | $872 | $1,014 | $1,006 | $1,082 | $1,214 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 85 | 40.87% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 90 | 43.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 33 | 15.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 208 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 208 | 78.79% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 56 | 21.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 264 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 249 | 94.32% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 1.14% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 4.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 264 | 100% |
In 2023, 28.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (44.70%). High school or higher is 95.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.10%, which is on par with the state rate (7.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (41.05%). College enrollment is 41.05%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 3.11% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 98 | 30.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 83 | 25.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 34 | 10.56% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 80 | 24.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 4.04% |
| Total: | 322 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 308 | 95.65% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 93 | 28.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 240 | 52.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 175 | 38.38% |
| No Insurance: | 41 | 8.99% |
| Total: | 456 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 415 | 91.01% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.6% | 5.3% | 7.7% | 9.0% | 13.5% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 15 | 15.79% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 34 | 35.79% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 7.37% |
| College or graduate school: | 39 | 41.05% |
| Total: | 95 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 15.79% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 41 | 43.16% |
ZIP Code 80483 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 63 people with an annual payroll of $2,620,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 316Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $594,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,620,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 63Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 80483 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 1.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 80483. It covers 98.679 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.068 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: | 98.679 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.068 sq miSource: 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: | 0886475Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Yampa town; ColoradoSource: Census |
ZIP Code 80483 is in the South Routt School District RE-3, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.