84536 ZIP Code — Monument Valley, UT

San Juan County, Utah

ZIP code 84536 is located in Monument Valley, Utah, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 573.29 square miles and serves a population of 1,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84536

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 $46,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $22,167. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (20%), smoking (31%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 84536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,419

population

573.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monument Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,419
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	573.29 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	37.1515
Longitude	-110.7680
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	81.9%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	10.4%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,419

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$22,167

Median household income

$16,493

Per capita income

$46,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.8%

Home ownership

31.2%

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

414

Housing units

6.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

136

25–34

128

119

35–44

112

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	327	23.0%
18 and over	1,092	77.0%
65 and over	103	7.3%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.8%

White 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,404	98.8%
White	13	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.9%	49.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	10.4%	34.2%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.6%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	7.0%

Under $10k 30.3%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.3%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$22,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 58.5%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$46,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.8%
Renter occupied	8.2%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	30.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	19.6%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	27.9%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.2%
1 vehicle	51.6%
2 vehicles	21.3%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Wood	85.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	25.3%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	116	30.5%
Female householder, no spouse	150	39.5%
Households with children under 18	141	37.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	26.6%
Average household size	3.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.5%	50.8%
Married	24.2%	29.0%
Separated	6.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	11.5%
Divorced	0.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 45.0%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	6.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	3.7%
Elementary school	174	49.4%
High school	116	33.0%
College / grad school	49	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Retail trade 14.6%

Construction 12.3%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Other services 6.3%

Professional & management 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Information 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	13.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	24.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	0.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.9%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 31.2%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 32.1%

Married-couple families 31.3%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.9%
Retirement income	5.5%
Supplemental Security	27.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	28.9%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	16.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.1%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	28.3%
Fair or poor health	33.1%
Poor mental health	23.4%
Poor physical health	21.8%
No health insurance	20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	43.5%
Cholesterol screening	80.1%
Teeth loss	39.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	24.5%
65 and over	62.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	19.8%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	36.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,354	95.4%
Spanish	209	15.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,411	99.4%
Born in same state	1,411	99.4%
Born in different state	966	68.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.6%
Not a US citizen	4	50.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	36.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84536

What city is ZIP code 84536 in?

ZIP code 84536 is primarily assigned to Monument Valley, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84536 in?

ZIP code 84536 falls within San Juan County, Utah.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84536?

31% of residents in ZIP code 84536 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 84536 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 84536 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 84536?

7% 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 84536?

The median household income in ZIP code 84536 is $22,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 84536 in?

ZIP code 84536 observes the MST timezone.