| City: | Fort Duchesne, Utah |
| City Alias: | Gusher, Ouray |
| Names to Avoid: | Bottle Hollow |
| County: | Uintah County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:04:57 PM |
| Population: | 910 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 40.3207, -109.8891 |
| Land Area: | 37.035 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 84026 has 910 residents and 315 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 35.8 years, older than the state (31.3) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.7% male and 54.3% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (65.7%, much higher than the state average of 1.3% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (27.5%, much lower than the state average of 78.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.3%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 910Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 645Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 159Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 24.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $29,087Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 315Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $165,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.97Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,315 | 1,302 | 1,423 | 1,553 | 1,491 | 1,510 | 1,471 | 1,467 | 1,407 | 1,306 | 825 | 831 | 645 |
| Decennial Census | 1,668 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 910 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.8
Male Median Age: 38.6
Female Median Age: 35.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | 29 | 55 | 32 | 32 | 8 | 27 | 21 | 35 | 23 | 18 | 33 | 34 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| Female | 28 | 24 | 54 | 49 | 16 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 24 | 28 | 33 | 49 | 26 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 53 | 109 | 81 | 48 | 44 | 66 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 51 | 82 | 60 | 43 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 5 |
| White: | 250 | 27.75% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 4.22% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.11% |
| American Indian: | 598 | 66.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 13 | 1.44% |
| Total: | 901 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 416 | 45.71% | 38.6 years |
| Females: | 494 | 54.29% | 35.1 years |
| Total: | 910 | 100% | 35.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 621 | 96.28% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 15 | 2.33% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 1.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.40% |
| Total Population: | 645 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 636 | 98.60% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 9 | 1.40% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $29,087, which is considerably lower than the state median ($91,750), is down $15,132 (34.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,663. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $79,722 and female is $39,722, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $40,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.8%, which is much lower than the state rate (69.6%). The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is far worse than the state rate (3.4%). The largest occupation group is Sales (36.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,219 | $43,011 | $36,429 | $32,333 | $45,143 | $45,242 | $46,346 | $47,083 | $38,750 | $35,742 | $28,281 | $30,694 | $29,087 |
| Median Family Income | $38,523 | $40,278 | $38,125 | $32,667 | $46,250 | $46,852 | $49,688 | $54,318 | $49,188 | $40,673 | $51,518 | $80,313 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $75,179 | $29,974 | $29,191 | $31,750 | $32,371 | $30,469 | $0 | $14,605 | $19,667 | $19,423 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $41,786 | $43,527 | $34,399 | $43,073 | $0 | $43,333 | $62,955 | $44,375 | $40,625 | $41,025 | $43,594 | $70,556 | $79,722 |
| Median Female Income | $30,469 | $32,109 | $33,125 | $26,042 | $0 | $30,337 | $30,337 | $31,919 | $31,733 | $31,480 | $34,844 | $38,409 | $39,722 |
| Employed: | 194 | 35.08% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 4.70% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 333 | 60.22% |
| Total: | 553 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 41 | 21.13% |
| Service: | 22 | 11.34% |
| Sales and Office: | 70 | 36.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 7.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 23.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 194 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $165,100, which is well under the state median ($455,000), is up $11,400 (7.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,405), is down $513 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $731. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.43% (28.47% with a mortgage, 71.53% free-and-clear) and renters 38.57% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 40.53%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.23%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $153,700 | $154,800 | $155,800 | $133,300 | $139,800 | $122,600 | $130,800 | $134,800 | $146,300 | $123,300 | $135,700 | $179,000 | $165,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 26.74% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 63 | 73.26% |
| Total: | 86 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $513 | $690 | $246 | $526 | $777 | $830 | $800 | $830 | $731 | $619 | $605 | $630 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 39 | 17.49% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 98 | 43.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 86 | 38.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 223 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 223 | 59.47% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 152 | 40.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 375 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 222 | 59.20% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 49 | 13.07% |
| Other Units: | 104 | 27.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 375 | 100% |
In 2023, 3.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (36.90%). High school or higher is 75.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.30%). The uninsured rate is 38.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 41.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (78.40%). The share of people in poverty is 26.70%, which is on par with the state rate (5.70%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.03%). College enrollment is 17.95%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 100 | 24.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 169 | 41.02% |
| Some college, no degree: | 91 | 22.09% |
| Associate's degree: | 36 | 8.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 1.70% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.18% |
| Total: | 412 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 312 | 75.73% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 16 | 3.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 267 | 38.09% |
| Public Insurance: | 189 | 26.96% |
| No Insurance: | 245 | 34.95% |
| Total: | 701 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 456 | 65.05% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.7% | 24.5% | 29.0% | 38.1% | 31.1% | 22.7% | 22.4% | 19.5% | 18.5% | 16.2% | 15.8% | 11.1% | 26.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 6 | 3.08% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 7.69% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 80 | 41.03% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 59 | 30.26% |
| College or graduate school: | 35 | 17.95% |
| Total: | 195 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 10.77% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 154 | 78.97% |
ZIP Code 84026 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 16 business establishments, employing about 137 people with an annual payroll of $8,777,000. USPS data shows 56 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 56Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 5,028Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 44Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 16Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,920,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,777,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 137Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84026 is located in Uintah County, Utah, within the Vernal, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46860) and Utah's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 36,458 people, about 2.50% of whom live in ZIP Code 84026. It covers 37.035 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.698 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Vernal, UTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 36,458Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 37.035 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.698 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 20070.54 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4926610Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fort Duchesne CDP; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84026 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.