| City: | Castle Dale, Utah |
| County: | Emery County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:55:36 PM |
| Population: | 1,554 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.2232, -110.9536 |
| Land Area: | 16.566 sq mi |
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Castle Dale serves as the seat of Emery County in east-central Utah, covering 163 square miles of rural territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there is no street delivery across the entire area. The post office maintains 582 PO Boxes for 549 occupied homes, with an adoption rate of 1.06 indicating the office serves nearby communities beyond Castle Dale proper.
Rural delivery operates through a single rural carrier route spanning the territory. Streets like E Main St (21 delivery points), N Center St (10 points), and numbered grid streets organize the town center, but all mail goes to PO Boxes or the rural route. The presence of State Road 10 and State Road 29 in the delivery records shows the highway network connecting this county seat to surrounding areas.
Castle Dale's economy has two distinctive characteristics. First, 284 workers (a very high percentage of the workforce) are employed in transportation and warehousing, likely tied to the region's logistics and mining industries. Second, 216 workers are in public administration, which makes sense for a county seat housing government offices. Nearly a quarter of workers (23.7%) work from home, higher than typical for rural Utah.
With a population of 1,554 and median age of 38.1 years, Castle Dale is predominantly white (94%) with moderate household incomes of $69,821. The town has 53 business establishments employing 498 people. Home values average $174,700, and most residents (83%) own rather than rent. The town's numbered street grid and low seasonal vacancy (only 6 units) indicate a stable year-round community rather than a vacation destination.
All mail delivery in Castle Dale requires either a PO Box or rural route address. Street addresses alone won't work for mail delivery in this PO Box Only Zone. Contact the Castle Dale Post Office for specific addressing requirements.
A traditional small-town numbered grid organized around Main and Center Streets, with state highways forming the regional connections for this county seat.
ZIP Code 84513 has 1,554 residents and 549 households (average 2.83 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, older than the state (31.3) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (94.1%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,554Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,463Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 93.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $69,821Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 549Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $174,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,723 | 1,896 | 1,853 | 1,922 | 1,758 | 1,751 | 1,649 | 1,575 | 1,413 | 1,426 | 1,375 | 1,347 | 1,463 |
| Decennial Census | 1,710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,554 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.1
Male Median Age: 37.5
Female Median Age: 39
| 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 | 34 | 75 | 95 | 60 | 34 | 27 | 32 | 60 | 65 | 37 | 28 | 50 | 49 | 45 | 33 | 30 | 15 | 3 |
| Female | 37 | 58 | 70 | 73 | 28 | 36 | 38 | 63 | 57 | 37 | 30 | 51 | 61 | 50 | 24 | 40 | 17 | 12 |
| Total | 71 | 133 | 165 | 133 | 62 | 63 | 70 | 123 | 122 | 74 | 58 | 101 | 110 | 95 | 57 | 70 | 32 | 15 |
| White: | 1,462 | 93.42% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 72 | 4.60% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.45% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other: | 14 | 0.89% |
| Total: | 1,565 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 772 | 49.68% | 37.5 years |
| Females: | 782 | 50.32% | 39.0 years |
| Total: | 1,554 | 100% | 38.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,463 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,463 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,463 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $69,821, which is considerably lower than the state median ($91,750), is up $23,642 (51.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,331. Family households earn a median of $80,982 versus $61,563 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,419). By gender, male median income is $64,911 and female is $35,446, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $29,465 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.8%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (69.6%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.5%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,179 | $49,521 | $49,439 | $50,000 | $53,438 | $52,734 | $47,500 | $48,854 | $50,490 | $51,829 | $53,348 | $62,500 | $69,821 |
| Median Family Income | $69,091 | $64,722 | $62,500 | $62,404 | $66,250 | $64,674 | $65,294 | $68,750 | $60,417 | $56,042 | $55,202 | $64,712 | $80,982 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,202 | $26,406 | $28,529 | $30,679 | $30,202 | $23,693 | $26,667 | $27,083 | $25,417 | $37,500 | $40,556 | $51,042 | $61,563 |
| Median Male Income | $50,375 | $49,635 | $49,400 | $51,429 | $52,604 | $53,490 | $56,250 | $60,313 | $58,500 | $61,458 | $60,250 | $66,974 | $64,911 |
| Median Female Income | $26,964 | $26,771 | $28,050 | $21,629 | $21,641 | $24,688 | $23,472 | $24,267 | $31,364 | $34,115 | $35,125 | $40,625 | $35,446 |
| Employed: | 524 | 49.86% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 0.95% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 517 | 49.19% |
| Total: | 1,051 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 270 | 51.53% |
| Service: | 53 | 10.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 78 | 14.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 6.49% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 89 | 16.98% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 524 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $174,700, which is considerably lower than the state median ($455,000), is up $48,200 (38.10%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $36,000. The median gross rent is $719, which is much lower than the state median ($1,405), is up $93 (14.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $136. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.50% (30.59% with a mortgage, 69.41% free-and-clear) and renters 16.50% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.59%, which is much higher than 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 | $126,500 | $128,500 | $124,600 | $117,400 | $123,200 | $126,000 | $122,300 | $133,800 | $138,700 | $133,700 | $143,800 | $161,000 | $174,700 |
| Less than $500: | 21 | 25.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 40 | 47.62% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 14.29% |
| $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: | 11 | 13.10% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $626 | $592 | $622 | $583 | $561 | $559 | $588 | $593 | $583 | $604 | $685 | $693 | $719 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 130 | 25.54% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 295 | 57.96% |
| Renter Occupied: | 84 | 16.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 509 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 509 | 84.41% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 94 | 15.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 603 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 494 | 81.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 2.16% |
| Other Units: | 96 | 15.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 603 | 100% |
In 2023, 32.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (36.90%). High school or higher is 96.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (8.70%). Public coverage is 41.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (21.80%). The share of people in poverty is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.50 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 (69.02%). College enrollment is 7.81%, 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: | 9 | 0.97% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 25 | 2.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 268 | 28.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 183 | 19.64% |
| Associate's degree: | 146 | 15.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 189 | 20.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 112 | 12.02% |
| Total: | 932 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 898 | 96.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 301 | 32.30% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,079 | 61.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 603 | 34.54% |
| No Insurance: | 64 | 3.67% |
| Total: | 1,746 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,682 | 96.33% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 7.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.8% | 17.8% | 9.2% | 5.4% |
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: | 17 | 4.28% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 2.77% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 274 | 69.02% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 64 | 16.12% |
| College or graduate school: | 31 | 7.81% |
| Total: | 397 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 28 | 7.05% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 349 | 87.91% |
ZIP Code 84513 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 54 business establishments, employing about 522 people with an annual payroll of $28,590,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 674Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 54Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,515,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $28,590,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 522Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84513 is located in Emery County, Utah, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Utah's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 84513. It covers 16.566 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.022 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 16.566 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.022 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: | 4910660Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Castle Dale city; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84513 is in the Emery 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 January 1, 2026.