84026 ZIP Code — Fort Duchesne, UT

Uintah County, Utah

ZIP code 84026 is located in Fort Duchesne, Utah, within Uintah County. It covers approximately 37.04 square miles and serves a population of 831 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84026

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

The gap between median ($30,694) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 48% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 84026 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

831

population

37.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84026 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84026

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84026. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Duchesne	Acceptable
Fort Duchesne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

84039 Lapoint (6.7 mi) 84085 Whiterocks (14.3 mi) 84078 Vernal (18 mi) 84053 Neola (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	831
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	37.04 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	40.3013
Longitude	-109.8356
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	76.1%	43.3%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	32.0%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	21.2%	27.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.5%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

831

Population

People per sq mi

30.1

Median age

$30,694

Median household income

$21,694

Per capita income

$179,000

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

57.6%

Home ownership

36.7%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

298

Housing units

4.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

106

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	167	20.1%
18 and over	664	79.9%
65 and over	72	8.7%
Median age	30.1 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 64.3%

White 30.9%

Two or more races 4.8%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	534	64.3%
White	257	30.9%
Two or more races	40	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	76.1%	43.3%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	32.0%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	21.2%	27.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	3.5%	7.0%

Under $10k 36.9%

$15k–$25k 2.4%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$200k+ 8.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	36.9%
$15k–$25k	2.4%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$200k+	8.6%
Median income	$30,694

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,000
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	57.6%
Renter occupied	42.4%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	56.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	4.2%
1970–1979	47.5%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	8.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.2%
3 bedrooms	33.0%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	12.9%
3 or more	43.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.1%
Electricity	40.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Wood	9.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	89	34.9%
Female householder, no spouse	56	22.0%
Households with children under 18	69	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	20.4%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	73.0%	41.1%
Married	22.3%	36.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	7.5%
Divorced	3.5%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.1%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.2%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.9%
Kindergarten	23	8.6%
Elementary school	114	42.7%
High school	85	31.8%
College / grad school	32	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.7%

Public administration 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Construction 10.2%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Professional & management 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Education & healthcare 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	35.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.7%
Government	47.9%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 36.7%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 43.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 43.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.4%
Retirement income	4.7%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	20.3%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	80.5%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	20.3%
No insurance	48.0%
Uninsured under 19	48.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	807	97.1%
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)	822	98.9%
Born in same state	822	98.9%
Born in different state	729	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	1.1%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	10.2%
Italian	16	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	14	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	68.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84026

What city is ZIP code 84026 in?

ZIP code 84026 is primarily assigned to Fort Duchesne, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84026 in?

ZIP code 84026 falls within Uintah County, Utah.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84026?

37% of residents in ZIP code 84026 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 84026?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 84026?

The median household income in ZIP code 84026 is $30,694, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84026?

The median home value in ZIP code 84026 is $179,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 84026 in?

ZIP code 84026 observes the MST timezone.