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ZIP Code 84021

Duchesne County, Utah — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,323
2/sq mi
$73,819
Median income
$271,500
Median home value
14.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Duchesne pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1748.9 square miles in Duchesne, Duchesne County, Utah. The area is home to 3,323 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 84021 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84021 sits at $73,819 (15% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $29,731. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $271,500 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,064 per month, and 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 84021 sits relative to Utah and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 84021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84021.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 84021, Duchesne, UT · 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

3,323

Population

1748.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84021?

36.8

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$73,819

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$29,731

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84021 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,819 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,589

Total Housing Units

1,065

Occupied Units

524

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$271,500

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 84021, employing approximately 542 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,234,000.

90

Businesses

542

Employees

$22.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 16.7%
Construction 12 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 8.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 7.8%
Manufacturing 6 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 6.7%
Finance and insurance 6 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84021 in?
ZIP code 84021 (Duchesne) is located in Duchesne County, Utah. Duchesne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/duchesne-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84021?
ZIP code 84021 in Duchesne, UT has a population of 3,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84021?
The median household income in ZIP 84021 is $73,819, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84021?
The median home value in ZIP 84021 is $271,500, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84021 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84021?
ZIP code 84021 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 542 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84021 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (12), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84021?
In ZIP code 84021, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 84021?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84021 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84021?
In ZIP code 84021, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84021 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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