84726 ZIP Code — Escalante, UT

Garfield County, Utah

ZIP code 84726 is located in Escalante, Utah, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 345.90 square miles and serves a population of 815 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84726

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 $308,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $44,904. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 84726 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

815

population

345.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Escalante	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	815
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	345.90 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.8434
Longitude	-111.6745
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	59.0%	53.0%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	32.3%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	12.9%	27.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.8%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

815

Population

People per sq mi

57.4

Median age

$44,904

Median household income

$32,521

Per capita income

$308,300

Median home value

$882

Median monthly rent

62.3%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

135

55–59

111

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	54	6.6%
18 and over	761	93.4%
65 and over	160	19.6%
Median age	57.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%

Two or more races 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	805	98.8%
Two or more races	8	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	53.0%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	32.3%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	12.9%	27.0%
Over $200k	2.3%	1.8%	7.0%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 15.2%

$35k–$50k 26.2%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	15.2%
$35k–$50k	26.2%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$44,904

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 28.3%

$500k–$1M 23.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$308,300
Median rent / month	$882
Owner occupied	62.3%
Renter occupied	37.7%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	21.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	32.8%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	16.1%
3 or more	49.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%
Fuel oil	15.9%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	47.1%
Cohabiting couple	52	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	130	28.6%
Female householder, no spouse	58	12.8%
Households with children under 18	36	7.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	27.1%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.2%	12.1%
Married	47.8%	59.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.5%
Divorced	27.0%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 37.3%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	71.1%
High school	13	28.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 61.6%

Education & healthcare 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Public administration 7.4%

Construction 6.0%

Information 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	48.8%
Sales & office	4.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	2.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.6%
Carpool	16.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.3%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.0

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 68.6%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 72.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.1%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	67.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.4%
Public insurance	21.6%
No insurance	31.9%
Uninsured under 19	64.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	815	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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	93.5%
Born in same state	762	93.5%
Born in different state	375	46.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	6.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	203	24.9%
Italian	78	9.6%
Polish	34	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	1.5%
Dutch	8	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.7%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84726

What city is ZIP code 84726 in?

ZIP code 84726 is primarily assigned to Escalante, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84726 in?

ZIP code 84726 falls within Garfield County, Utah.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84726?

19% of residents in ZIP code 84726 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 84726?

The median household income in ZIP code 84726 is $44,904, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84726?

The median home value in ZIP code 84726 is $308,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 84726?

ZIP code 84726 has an estimated population of 815 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 84726 in?

ZIP code 84726 observes the MST timezone.