84535 ZIP Code — Monticello, UT

San Juan County, Utah

ZIP code 84535 is located in Monticello, Utah, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 903.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84535

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,120. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 84535 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,885

population

903.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84535 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84535

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84535. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monticello	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

84511 Blanding (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,885
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	903.65 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	37.9299
Longitude	-109.5428
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	27.3%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.5%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,885

Population

People per sq mi

32.5

Median age

$74,120

Median household income

$29,576

Per capita income

$282,200

Median home value

$1,160

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

879

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

113

140

5–9

131

10–14

15–19

143

20–24

135

188

25–34

178

156

35–44

147

45–54

121

55–59

114

60–64

184

65–74

173

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	830	28.8%
18 and over	2,055	71.2%
65 and over	540	18.7%
Median age	32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,677	90.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	108	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	67	2.3%
Two or more races	53	1.8%
Other race	31	1.1%
Black or African American	16	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.3%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	53.1%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	18.8%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.5%	7.0%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	24.5%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$74,120

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 32.1%

$500k–$1M 12.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,200
Median rent / month	$1,160
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	31.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	10.5%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	39.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.8%
Electricity	16.5%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	657	73.4%
Cohabiting couple	12	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	181	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	45	5.0%
Households with children under 18	303	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	329	36.8%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	25.3%
Married	63.9%	63.9%
Separated	0.9%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	5.5%
Divorced	14.5%	5.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 35.7%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	30	3.8%
Elementary school	375	47.2%
High school	222	27.9%
College / grad school	168	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 14.7%

Public administration 14.0%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 7.1%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Wholesale trade 6.3%

Retail trade 6.1%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	19.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	17.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.8%
Government	26.6%
Self-employed	16.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.5%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	6.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.8%
High blood pressure	30.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.0%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	16.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.4%
Public insurance	27.7%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,652	91.9%
Spanish	21	0.8%
Other Indo-European	21	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,872	99.5%
Born in same state	2,872	99.5%
Born in different state	1,807	62.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.5%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	814	28.2%
Polish	171	5.9%
Italian	149	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	83	2.9%
Dutch	66	2.3%
English	20	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.0%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84535

What city is ZIP code 84535 in?

ZIP code 84535 is primarily assigned to Monticello, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84535 in?

ZIP code 84535 falls within San Juan County, Utah.

Does ZIP code 84535 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 84535 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 84535?

ZIP code 84535 has an estimated population of 2,885 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84535?

The median home value in ZIP code 84535 is $282,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 84535?

The median household income in ZIP code 84535 is $74,120, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 84535 in?

ZIP code 84535 observes the MST timezone.