Kamas, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84036
Summit County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,045
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $120,769
- Median income Above-median income area
- $753,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kamas pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84036 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84036 (Kamas, UT) rose +15.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 318.9 in 2023 to 369.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kamas, Summit County, Utah, home to 6,045 residents across 828.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84036 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,769 (39% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,603. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $753,300 (74% above the average Utah ZIP), while 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,475.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Summit County, so 84036 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 84036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kamas, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84036.
- Construction
Construction
98 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 36
Real estate and rental and leasing
36 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
25 establishments
- Retail trade 22
Retail trade
22 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84036, Kamas, UT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,045
Population
828.1
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84036?
39.5
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
8.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$120,769
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$66,603
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84036 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Kamas, UT household income vs. every Utah ZIP code
Median household income among 258 reporting Utah ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,769 Top 14% higher than 86% of 258 Utah ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,357housing units
4,357
Total Housing Units
3,294
Occupied Units
1,063
Vacant Units
2.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$753,300
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,475
Median Rent
2005
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.8%
YoY Change (2024)
369
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+269%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84036 have increased 15.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +269% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 222 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 259 |
| 2022 | +22.1% | 316 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 319 |
| 2024 | +15.8% | 369 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 327 business establishments in ZIP 84036, employing approximately 2,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,946,000.
327
Businesses
2,018
Employees
$108.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 98 | 30.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 13.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 11.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 6.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 5.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84036 vs 84055 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84055 | Oakley, UT | 1,406 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84036, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,045 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 84036 in?
ZIP code 84036 (Kamas) is located in Summit County, Utah. Summit County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/summit-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84036?
ZIP code 84036 in Kamas, UT has a population of 6,045 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84036?
The median household income in ZIP 84036 is $120,769, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84036?
The median home value in ZIP 84036 is $753,300, which is 171% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84036 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84036?
ZIP code 84036 has 327 business establishments employing approximately 2,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84036 are: Construction (98), Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Real estate and rental and leasing (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84036?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84036 increased by 15.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 269%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84036?
In ZIP code 84036, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% 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 84036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84036 is 24.6 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 84036?
In ZIP code 84036, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84036 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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