84531 ZIP Code — Mexican Hat, UT

San Juan County, Utah

ZIP code 84531 is located in Mexican Hat, Utah, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 272.94 square miles and serves a population of 606 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84531

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,098. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (28%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 58% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 84531 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

606

population

272.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84531 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84531

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84531. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mexican Hat	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	606
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	272.94 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	37.1591
Longitude	-109.9986
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	78.6%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

606

Population

People per sq mi

27.9

Median age

$28,098

Median household income

$16,974

Per capita income

$58,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

38.4%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

4.5%

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	191	31.5%
18 and over	415	68.5%
65 and over	91	15.0%
Median age	27.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 100%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	606	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.6%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.0%

Under $10k 15.3%

$10k–$15k 13.5%

$15k–$25k 17.8%

$25k–$35k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 4.9%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.3%
$10k–$15k	13.5%
$15k–$25k	17.8%
$25k–$35k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	4.9%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	15.3%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$28,098

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.4%

$50k–$100k 46.6%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	8.9%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	36.3%
1990–1999	32.4%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.6%
1960–1969	25.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.5%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	26.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	47.2%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Wood	57.7%
Solar	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	23.3%
Cohabiting couple	20	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	59	36.2%
Female householder, no spouse	46	28.2%
Households with children under 18	61	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	37.4%
Average household size	3.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	42.5%
Married	30.3%	35.0%
Separated	6.2%	0.0%
Widowed	7.1%	11.5%
Divorced	9.1%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 60.1%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	9.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	89	45.4%
High school	46	23.5%
College / grad school	42	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 32.7%

Construction 25.3%

Retail trade 18.4%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	2.9%
Service	26.9%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	35.1%
Production & transportation	4.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 38.4%

Under 18 years 39.3%

18 and over 38.1%

Married-couple families 15.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	4.3%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	19.9%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	15.4%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	9.7%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	31.7%
Poor mental health	22.5%
Poor physical health	21.0%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	80.4%
Teeth loss	32.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	4.6%
65 and over	58.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	23.4%
Public insurance	24.8%
No insurance	58.1%
Uninsured under 19	73.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	559	92.2%
Spanish	76	13.6%
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)	606	100.0%
Born in same state	606	100.0%
Born in different state	315	52.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.9%
Internet access	58.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84531

What city is ZIP code 84531 in?

ZIP code 84531 is primarily assigned to Mexican Hat, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84531 in?

ZIP code 84531 falls within San Juan County, Utah.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84531?

38% of residents in ZIP code 84531 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 84531 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 84531 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 84531?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 84531 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 84531 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 84531 in?

ZIP code 84531 observes the MST timezone.