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Moab, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84532

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

9,772
3/sq mi
$68,444
Median income
$549,400
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Moab pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84532 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84532 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3758.5 square miles in Moab, Grand County, Utah. The area is home to 9,772 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 84532 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84532 sits at $68,444 (21% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $41,087. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $549,400 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,127 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84532 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 84532 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 84532

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84532.

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 84532, Moab, 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

9,772

Population

3758.5

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84532?

40.6

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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?

$68,444

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$41,087

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84532 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,444 44th percentile higher than 44% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,788

Total Housing Units

4,800

Occupied Units

988

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$549,400

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1990

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

-4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

400

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+300%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84532 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +300% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 271
2021 +16.0% 314
2022 +23.4% 388
2023 +8.4% 420
2024 -4.8% 400

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 578 business establishments in ZIP 84532, employing approximately 5,334 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,921,000.

578

Businesses

5,334

Employees

$218.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 110 19.0%
Retail trade 81 14.0%
Construction 77 13.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 33 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 30 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 29 5.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 3.3%
Finance and insurance 13 2.3%
Wholesale trade 12 2.1%
Information 11 1.9%
Educational services 10 1.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 1.0%
Manufacturing 6 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

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 84532 in? ▼
ZIP code 84532 (Moab) is located in Grand County, Utah. Grand County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grand-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84532? ▼
ZIP code 84532 in Moab, UT has a population of 9,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84532? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84532 is $68,444, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84532? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84532 is $549,400, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84532? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84532 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84532? ▼
ZIP code 84532 has 578 business establishments employing approximately 5,334 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84532? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84532 are: Accommodation and food services (110), Retail trade (81), Construction (77). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84532? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84532 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 300%. 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 84532? ▼
In ZIP code 84532, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 84532? ▼
In ZIP code 84532, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84532? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84532 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Moab, UT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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