84512 ZIP Code — Bluff, UT

San Juan County, Utah

ZIP code 84512 is located in Bluff, Utah, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 296.22 square miles and serves a population of 762 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84512

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $88,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,234. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 29% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 84512 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

762

population

296.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84512 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84512

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84512. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bluff	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	762
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	296.22 sq mi
Water area	2.32 sq mi
Latitude	37.1957
Longitude	-109.5240
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	435

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

762

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$50,234

Median household income

$17,858

Per capita income

$88,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

19.1%

Unemployment

333

Housing units

19.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	231	30.3%
18 and over	531	69.7%
65 and over	163	21.4%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 87%

White 13%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	663	87%
White	99	13%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.0%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$50,234

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.0%

$50k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 23.0%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	46.3%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.1%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	17.4%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	26.4%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	18.7%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	36.4%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.8%
1 vehicle	32.8%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	14.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Wood	65.6%
Solar	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	43.1%
Cohabiting couple	12	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	34	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	65	33.3%
Households with children under 18	64	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	44.1%
Average household size	3.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	37.5%
Married	46.4%	47.1%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	8.3%
Divorced	9.3%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 15.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	66.5%
High school	49	26.1%
College / grad school	9	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.1%

Construction 13.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.8%
Government	31.2%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.3%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.5

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 24.2%

18 and over 19.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	15.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.6%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	54.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.2%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	32.1%
65 and over	65.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.7%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	21.9%
Uninsured under 19	17.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	706	92.7%
Spanish	205	29.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	762	100.0%
Born in same state	757	99.3%
Born in different state	434	57.0%
Foreign born	5	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	5.4%
Dutch	7	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.6%
Internet access	70.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84512

What city is ZIP code 84512 in?

ZIP code 84512 is primarily assigned to Bluff, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84512 in?

ZIP code 84512 falls within San Juan County, Utah.

Is ZIP code 84512 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 84512 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 84512?

Approximately 29% of households in ZIP code 84512 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84512?

21% of residents in ZIP code 84512 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 84512 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 84512 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 84512 in?

ZIP code 84512 observes the MST timezone.