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ZIP Code 84535

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

2,601
1/sq mi
$75,625
Median income
$321,700
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84535 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84535 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5202.0 square miles in Monticello, San Juan County, Utah. The area is home to 2,601 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 84535 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84535 sits at $75,625 (13% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $29,742. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $321,700 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,159 per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84535 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 84535 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 84535

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84535.

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 84535, Monticello, 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

2,601

Population

5202.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84535?

38.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$75,625

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$29,742

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84535 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,625 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 52.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,027

Total Housing Units

906

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$321,700

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,159

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 84535, employing approximately 494 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,588,000.

80

Businesses

494

Employees

$23.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 17 21.3%
Construction 10 12.5%
Retail trade 10 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.0%
Finance and insurance 6 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.8%

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 84535 in?
ZIP code 84535 (Monticello) 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 84535?
ZIP code 84535 in Monticello, UT has a population of 2,601 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84535?
The median household income in ZIP 84535 is $75,625, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84535?
The median home value in ZIP 84535 is $321,700, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84535?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84535 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84535?
ZIP code 84535 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84535?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84535 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Construction (10), Retail trade (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84535?
In ZIP code 84535, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 84535?
In ZIP code 84535, 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 84535?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84535 is 3.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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