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ZIP Code 84512

San Juan County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,093
2/sq mi
$54,375
Median income
$200,700
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bluff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84512 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 728.7 square miles in Bluff, San Juan County, Utah. The area is home to 1,093 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 84512 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84512 sits at $54,375 (37% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $25,815. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $200,700 (54% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84512 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 84512 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 84512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84512.

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 84512, Bluff, 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

1,093

Population

728.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84512?

45.5

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 23.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 76.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$54,375

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$25,815

Per Capita Income

25.3%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84512 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,375 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

436

Total Housing Units

275

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$200,700

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 84512, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,284,000.

22

Businesses

154

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 12 54.5%
Retail trade 3 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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 84512 in?
ZIP code 84512 (Bluff) is located in San Juan County, Utah. San Juan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-juan-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84512?
ZIP code 84512 in Bluff, UT has a population of 1,093 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84512?
The median household income in ZIP 84512 is $54,375, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84512?
The median home value in ZIP 84512 is $200,700, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84512?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84512 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84512?
ZIP code 84512 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84512?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84512 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84512?
In ZIP code 84512, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84512?
In ZIP code 84512, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84512?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84512 is 25.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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