| City: | Laketown, Utah |
| Names to Avoid: | Meadowville, Round Valley |
| County: | Rich County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:12:34 AM |
| Population: | 439 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.8392, -111.2541 |
| Land Area: | 64.237 sq mi |
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Laketown sits on the western shore of Bear Lake, straddling the Utah-Idaho border in Rich County. This small mountain community of 439 year-round residents swells during summer months as vacation homeowners arrive. Of the 406 total housing units, 261 are seasonal properties (64%). That's nearly two vacation homes for every permanent residence.
The Laketown post office maintains 171 PO Boxes for 141 occupied households, creating an adoption rate of 1.21. This slightly elevated ratio comes from seasonal homeowners who keep boxes year-round for mail forwarding and property management. The community is designated a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 209.7 square mile service territory. Two rural carrier routes serve scattered properties along roads like N Cisco Rd, N Falula Rd, and Round Valley Rd.
Street names tell the story of this valley's geography and heritage. Bear Lake Boulevard connects to the turquoise lake that draws visitors. Round Valley Road and Meadowville Road reference historic settlement names still recognized by USPS but no longer valid for mailing. Names like Last Chance Dr, Lost Sheep Crk, and Rattlesnake Ln point to the ranching and frontier character that predates the vacation economy.
The community has a median age of 37.9 years and median household income of $93,958. Home values average $351,400. Of the 166 workers, 22.3% work from home, likely remote professionals who've relocated to this scenic area. The town has 11 business establishments employing 52 people, primarily serving the tourism and recreation economy. With 83% homeownership among occupied units, this isn't a transient rental market but a stable mix of year-round residents and seasonal property owners.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes in Laketown, UT 84038. Street addresses aren't valid for mail delivery. The post office is the only mail access point for the entire Round Valley region.
Street names combine Bear Lake geography, historic settlement names (Round Valley, Meadowville), and colorful frontier character (Last Chance Dr, Lost Sheep Crk, Rattlesnake Ln).
ZIP Code 84038 has 439 residents and 141 households (average 3.11 persons per household). The median age is 37.9 years, older than the state (31.3) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.9%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 439Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 646Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $95,714Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 141Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $400,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.66Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 396 | 395 | 389 | 282 | 277 | 246 | 229 | 271 | 330 | 407 | 587 | 471 | 589 | 646 |
| Decennial Census | 347 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 439 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.9
Male Median Age: 34.5
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 15 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 34 | 38 | 33 | 20 | 16 | 27 | 17 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 35 | 29 | 19 | 8 | 4 |
| White: | 421 | 96.78% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 2.99% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 435 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 228 | 51.94% | 34.5 years |
| Females: | 211 | 48.06% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 439 | 100% | 37.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 638 | 98.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 8 | 1.24% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.24% |
| Total Population: | 646 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 638 | 98.76% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 8 | 1.24% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $95,714, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $29,849 (45.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,945. Family households earn a median of $100,208 versus $66,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,958). By gender, male median income is $75,890 and female is $36,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $39,640 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.5%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,865 | $69,000 | $89,000 | $70,000 | $65,000 | $70,000 | $70,833 | $67,500 | $75,769 | $84,844 | $84,063 | $90,481 | $93,958 | $95,714 |
| Median Family Income | $69,375 | $95,313 | $100,000 | $78,125 | $69,167 | $71,875 | $73,542 | $73,393 | $76,731 | $86,667 | $84,792 | $91,635 | $96,500 | $100,208 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,500 | $14,821 | $14,444 | $14,219 | $17,500 | $20,500 | $21,563 | $24,250 | $24,000 | $0 | $68,250 | $70,000 | $73,750 | $66,250 |
| Median Male Income | $45,644 | $46,542 | $47,813 | $60,000 | $57,500 | $60,625 | $72,708 | $66,563 | $44,583 | $63,750 | $65,203 | $70,274 | $73,293 | $75,890 |
| Median Female Income | $23,295 | $25,179 | $26,635 | $40,500 | $40,750 | $51,875 | $66,667 | $65,833 | $0 | $55,938 | $37,250 | $37,946 | $39,107 | $36,250 |
| Employed: | 312 | 63.54% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 179 | 36.46% |
| Total: | 491 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 91 | 29.17% |
| Service: | 60 | 19.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 72 | 23.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 72 | 23.08% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 5.45% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 312 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $400,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $198,500 (98.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $126,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $783 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.31% (63.36% with a mortgage, 36.64% free-and-clear) and renters 1.69% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 59.52%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $201,500 | $221,400 | $240,400 | $225,000 | $257,100 | $295,000 | $278,100 | $269,100 | $274,000 | $326,900 | $342,500 | $366,200 | $351,400 | $400,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 75.00% |
| $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: | 1 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $783 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 147 | 62.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 85 | 36.02% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 1.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 236 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 236 | 40.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 347 | 59.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 583 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 534 | 91.60% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 49 | 8.40% |
| Total Housing Units: | 583 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 25.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 4.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.01%). College enrollment is 10.65%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 2.54% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 1.62% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 35 | 8.08% |
| Some college, no degree: | 219 | 50.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 57 | 13.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 71 | 16.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 33 | 7.62% |
| Total: | 433 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 415 | 95.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 104 | 24.02% |
| Private Insurance: | 526 | 71.18% |
| Public Insurance: | 166 | 22.46% |
| No Insurance: | 47 | 6.36% |
| Total: | 739 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 692 | 93.64% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
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: | 16 | 9.47% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 71 | 42.01% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 64 | 37.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 18 | 10.65% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 16 | 9.47% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 135 | 79.88% |
ZIP Code 84038 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 53 people with an annual payroll of $2,350,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,781Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $480,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,350,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 53Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84038 is located in Rich County, Utah, within the Evanston, WY-UT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21740) and Utah's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 21,118 people, about 2.08% of whom live in ZIP Code 84038. It covers 64.237 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Evanston, WY-UTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 21,118Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 64.237 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.031 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19560.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4942560Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Laketown town; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84038 is in the Rich School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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 February 1, 2026.