84534 ZIP Code — Montezuma Creek, UT

San Juan County, Utah

ZIP code 84534 is located in Montezuma Creek, Utah, within San Juan County. It covers approximately 473.66 square miles and serves a population of 2,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84534

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,500. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (26%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 34% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 84534 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,386
population
473.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
84534 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 84534

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City Status
Montezuma Creek Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,386
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 49
County FIPS 037
Geography
Land area 473.66 sq mi
Water area 3.06 sq mi
Latitude 37.2122
Longitude -109.2713
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 56.5% 49.7% 31.5%
$50k – $100k 25.7% 34.2% 34.6%
$100k – $200k 17.4% 14.6% 27.0%
Over $200k 0.4% 1.5% 7.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,386
Population
5
People per sq mi
29.5
Median age
$42,500
Median household income
$15,312
Per capita income
$53,500
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
83.0%
Home ownership
33.1%
Poverty rate
25.6%
Unemployment
797
Housing units
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
72
Under 5
78
131
5–9
142
74
10–14
81
100
15–19
108
96
20–24
105
181
25–34
196
104
35–44
113
89
45–54
97
97
55–59
105
104
60–64
112
58
65–74
62
30
75–84
32
9
85+
10
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1871730.1%
18 and over1,66969.9%
65 and over2018.4%
Median age29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93%
White 2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or more races 1.7%
Other race 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native2,26193%
White482%
Hispanic or Latino451.9%
Two or more races411.7%
Other race301.2%
Asian60.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 49.7% 31.5%
$50k – $100k 25.7% 34.2% 34.6%
$100k – $200k 17.4% 14.6% 27.0%
Over $200k 0.4% 1.5% 7.0%
Under $10k 15.6%
$10k–$15k 9.2%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 11.2%
$35k–$50k 15.0%
$50k–$75k 12.1%
$75k–$100k 12.9%
$100k–$150k 8.1%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k+ 4.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k15.6%
$10k–$15k9.2%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k11.2%
$35k–$50k15.0%
$50k–$75k12.1%
$75k–$100k12.9%
$100k–$150k8.1%
$150k–$200k2.9%
$200k+4.0%
Median income$42,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.0%
$50k–$100k 24.4%
$100k–$150k 6.7%
$150k–$200k 1.5%
$200k–$300k 9.2%
$300k–$500k 7.8%
$500k–$1M 2.2%
$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$53,500
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied83.0%
Renter occupied17.0%
Vacant28.2%
Single-family detached62.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes32.0%
Median rooms4.5
Avg household size (owned)3.69

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.2%
2010–20196.1%
2000–200915.9%
1990–199929.8%
1980–198917.6%
1970–197916.5%
1960–196910.5%
1950–19592.5%
1940–19490.3%
1939 or earlier0.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.7%
1 bedroom10.6%
2 bedrooms29.3%
3 bedrooms40.5%
4 bedrooms8.6%
5+ bedrooms2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.3%
1 vehicle42.3%
2 vehicles28.1%
3 or more18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.5%
Electricity6.7%
Propane / LP gas19.5%
Wood64.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26039.9%
Cohabiting couple7611.7%
Male householder, no spouse9114.0%
Female householder, no spouse22534.5%
Households with children under 1822434.4%
Households with seniors (65+)18127.8%
Average household size3.66

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married56.9%48.5%
Married33.4%36.0%
Separated2.7%2.8%
Widowed3.0%7.5%
Divorced3.9%5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.9%
Some HS, no diploma 10.4%
HS graduate 33.2%
Some college, no degree 24.5%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 7.6%
Graduate / professional 3.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.8%
Bachelor's or higher10.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool263.7%
Kindergarten669.3%
Elementary school29541.8%
High school19227.2%
College / grad school12718.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.9%
Construction 17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%
Agriculture & mining 9.4%
Manufacturing 5.1%
Public administration 4.8%
Retail trade 4.6%
Transportation & utilities 4.0%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Other services 2.4%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.1%
Service21.3%
Sales & office12.1%
Natural resources & construction26.9%
Production & transportation13.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.7%
Government28.4%
Self-employed0.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone78.8%
Carpool10.3%
Public transit1.1%
Walk3.7%
Work from home5.5%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)40.6

Poverty

All people 33.1%
Under 18 years 42.2%
18 and over 29.2%
Married-couple families 23.8%
Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.1%
Retirement income15.5%
Supplemental Security18.4%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP22.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.2%
High blood pressure36.1%
High cholesterol25.5%
Diabetes18.1%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke5.9%
Asthma15.3%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease10.4%
Cancer5.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.5%
Binge drinking10.3%
No physical activity29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.9%
Depression28.0%
Fair or poor health29.0%
Poor mental health22.6%
Poor physical health19.3%
No health insurance19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.8%
Visited dentist49.3%
Cholesterol screening79.5%
Teeth loss34.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans603.6%
Disability%
Any disability22.8%
Under 185.9%
18–64 years23.2%
65 and over80.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance27.2%
Public insurance46.9%
No insurance31.7%
Uninsured under 1927.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,23693.7%
Spanish75333.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,38099.7%
Born in same state2,37799.6%
Born in different state1,06344.6%
Foreign born30.1%
Naturalized citizen60.3%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French381.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch140.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.3%
Internet access68.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84534

What city is ZIP code 84534 in?

ZIP code 84534 is primarily assigned to Montezuma Creek, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84534 in?

ZIP code 84534 falls within San Juan County, Utah.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 84534?

Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 84534 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84534?

33% of residents in ZIP code 84534 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 84534 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 84534 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 84534?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 84534 in?

ZIP code 84534 observes the MST timezone.

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