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Sevier County
Joseph, UT
84739
84739 ZIP Code — Joseph, UT
Sevier County, Utah
ZIP code 84739 is located in
Joseph ,
Utah ,
within Sevier County .
It covers approximately 27.33 square miles and serves a population of
615 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 435 .
About ZIP code 84739
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 $229,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($72,396) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 84739 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
615
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
49
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
27.33 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
38.6316
Longitude
-112.2511
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
435
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
43.6%
31.5%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
36.8%
34.6%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
17.8%
27.0%
Over $200k
2.6%
1.8%
7.0%
Demographics & statistics
$72,396
Median household income
$229,200
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 131 21.3% 18 and over 484 78.7% 65 and over 108 17.6% Median age 32.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
Group Count % White 557 89.1% American Indian / Alaska Native 27 4.3% Two or more races 27 4.3% Hispanic or Latino 10 1.6% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
41.8%
43.6%
31.5%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
36.8%
34.6%
$100k – $200k
13.9%
17.8%
27.0%
Over $200k
2.6%
1.8%
7.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.4% $10k–$15k 1.2% $15k–$25k 9.7% $25k–$35k 3.0% $35k–$50k 4.2% $50k–$75k 30.9% $75k–$100k 13.3% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 6.1% $200k+ 8.5% Median income $72,396
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $229,200 Median rent / month $907 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 19.1% Single-family detached 86.8% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 11.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.90
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.9% 2000–2009 11.8% 1990–1999 12.7% 1980–1989 25.0% 1970–1979 16.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 2.9% 1940–1949 3.4% 1939 or earlier 23.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.5% 2 bedrooms 22.5% 3 bedrooms 41.2% 4 bedrooms 16.2% 5+ bedrooms 17.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 24.2% 2 vehicles 23.6% 3 or more 52.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 56.4% Electricity 26.7% Propane / LP gas 6.1% Fuel oil 0.6% Wood 10.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 110 66.7% Cohabiting couple 10 6.1% Male householder, no spouse 22 13.3% Female householder, no spouse 23 13.9% Households with children under 18 54 32.7% Households with seniors (65+) 72 43.6% Average household size 3.73
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 49.0% 24.7% Married 37.7% 64.0% Separated 0.8% 2.8% Widowed 5.6% 0.0% Divorced 6.8% 8.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.3% Bachelor's or higher 25.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 8.9% Kindergarten 1 0.8% Elementary school 43 34.7% High school 57 46.0% College / grad school 12 9.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Public administration
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.1% Service 13.2% Sales & office 50.2% Natural resources & construction 14.8% Production & transportation 6.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 71.7% Government 19.6% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.1% Carpool 7.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.3% Other means 1.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
8.2%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.8% Retirement income 32.7% Supplemental Security 3.6% Cash public assistance 6.1% Food stamps / SNAP 12.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 32.2% High cholesterol 33.5% Diabetes 10.0% Heart disease 6.6% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 25.6% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 6.6% Cancer 6.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.0% Binge drinking 10.7% No physical activity 18.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.6% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 14.1% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 13.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.8% Visited dentist 63.9% Cholesterol screening 85.8% Teeth loss 13.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 42 8.7%
Disability % Any disability 32.2% Under 18 4.6% 18–64 years 39.1% 65 and over 41.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 74.5% Public insurance 30.7% No insurance 8.8% Uninsured under 19 7.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 585 95.1% 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) 612 99.5% Born in same state 612 99.5% Born in different state 363 59.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.5% Not a US citizen 1 33.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 130 21.1% Italian 45 7.3% Polish 34 5.5% Arab 21 3.4%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 16 2.6% German 8 1.3% English 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 26.8% Internet access 96.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84739
What city is ZIP code 84739 in?
ZIP code 84739 is primarily assigned to Joseph, Utah.
What county is ZIP code 84739 in?
ZIP code 84739 falls within Sevier County, Utah.
Does ZIP code 84739 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 84739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 84739?
ZIP code 84739 has an estimated population of 615 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84739?
The median home value in ZIP code 84739 is $229,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 84739?
The median household income in ZIP code 84739 is $72,396, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 84739 in?
ZIP code 84739 observes the MST timezone.
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