| City: | Cleveland, Utah |
| County: | Emery County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:55:44 PM |
| Population: | 861 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3652, -110.8788 |
| Land Area: | 65.451 sq mi |
| Quick Link: |
Cleveland is a small rural town in Emery County, Utah, where PO Boxes aren't just convenient. They're the only option. This is a designated PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 79 square mile territory. The post office maintains 307 PO Boxes for 293 local households, and rural carrier routes serve homes and ranches scattered across the surrounding area.
With 861 residents spread across nearly 80 square miles, Cleveland has the character of rural Utah. Three-quarters of the housing stock was built before 1939, giving the town deep roots in the region's history. Median home values of $142,100 and household incomes of $74,286 indicate a working-class community. Most homes (251 of 293) are owner-occupied.
The local economy leans heavily on transportation and public sector work. Of the employed residents, 153 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities (likely tied to the region's mining and energy industries), while 92 work in public administration. Another 110 work in education and healthcare. With 20% working from home, remote work has taken hold even in this rural setting.
The street grid follows a traditional numbered pattern (N State Road 155, W Main Street, N 900 W), with outlying roads like Southflat Road, Blue Hill Road, and Cedar Mountain Road reaching into the surrounding territory. The town's 15 business establishments employ 118 people, providing local services in a region where the nearest larger communities are over 10 miles away.
Standard Format:
PO Box [number]
Cleveland, UT 84518PO Box is required for all mail delivery in Cleveland.
Traditional numbered grid pattern with Main Street core, plus rural roads (Southflat, Blue Hill, Cedar Mountain) reaching into surrounding territory.
ZIP Code 84518 has 861 residents and 293 households (average 2.94 persons per household). The median age is 34.1 years, slightly older than the state (31.3) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.9%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 861Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 623Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 13.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,286Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 293Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $142,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 616 | 612 | 777 | 871 | 836 | 841 | 855 | 827 | 912 | 831 | 978 | 793 | 623 |
| Decennial Census | 702 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 861 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.1
Male Median Age: 33.4
Female Median Age: 36
| 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 | 37 | 37 | 47 | 38 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 35 | 42 | 33 | 30 | 18 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 34 | 40 | 6 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 72 | 79 | 80 | 68 | 41 | 51 | 46 | 50 | 48 | 33 | 39 | 57 | 71 | 34 | 39 | 28 | 14 | 11 |
| White: | 834 | 96.19% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 23 | 2.65% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.35% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.35% |
| Total: | 867 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 441 | 51.22% | 33.4 years |
| Females: | 420 | 48.78% | 36.0 years |
| Total: | 861 | 100% | 34.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 617 | 99.04% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.96% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.96% |
| Total Population: | 623 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 617 | 99.04% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.96% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $74,286, which is much lower than the state median ($91,750), is up $7,619 (11.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,310. Family households earn a median of $92,857 versus $20,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $72,357). By gender, male median income is $82,000 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,388), with a current gap of $82,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.1%, which is far less than the state rate (69.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.0%).
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 | $66,667 | $64,083 | $70,515 | $72,560 | $51,389 | $54,886 | $72,159 | $71,417 | $72,976 | $74,318 | $76,685 | $88,083 | $74,286 |
| Median Family Income | $73,036 | $73,333 | $75,227 | $74,643 | $74,297 | $74,881 | $82,500 | $85,188 | $85,096 | $80,750 | $83,478 | $89,750 | $92,857 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,179 | $12,083 | $27,847 | $30,234 | $30,956 | $31,944 | $30,859 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $19,167 | $20,500 |
| Median Male Income | $60,341 | $48,125 | $55,208 | $53,750 | $0 | $62,000 | $71,250 | $66,917 | $72,143 | $75,469 | $78,000 | $79,839 | $82,000 |
| Median Female Income | $43,281 | $46,875 | $46,759 | $46,728 | $0 | $36,250 | $37,500 | $35,909 | $19,338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 250 | 54.11% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 212 | 45.89% |
| Total: | 462 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 120 | 48.00% |
| Service: | 46 | 18.40% |
| Sales and Office: | 47 | 18.80% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 2.40% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 12.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 250 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $142,100, which is much lower than the state median ($455,000), is down $12,600 (8.14%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,500. The median gross rent is $744, which is well under the state median ($1,405), is up $134 (21.97%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $123. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.48% (59.30% with a mortgage, 40.70% free-and-clear) and renters 22.52% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.50%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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 | $154,700 | $147,500 | $151,400 | $160,800 | $192,000 | $200,800 | $231,700 | $225,900 | $194,600 | $177,800 | $189,200 | $161,300 | $142,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 24 | 48.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 14.00% |
| $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: | 19 | 38.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $610 | $620 | $0 | $611 | $609 | $1,050 | $1,052 | $1,057 | $867 | $875 | $706 | $680 | $744 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 102 | 45.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 70 | 31.53% |
| Renter Occupied: | 50 | 22.52% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 222 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 222 | 92.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 18 | 7.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 240 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 202 | 84.17% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 38 | 15.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 240 | 100% |
In 2023, 26.50% 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 98.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.70%). Private coverage is 89.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 38.20%, which is markedly above the state rate (21.80%). The share of people in poverty is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 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 (40.56%). College enrollment is 7.69%, 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.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 7 | 1.70% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 112 | 27.18% |
| Some college, no degree: | 123 | 29.85% |
| Associate's degree: | 61 | 14.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 54 | 13.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 55 | 13.35% |
| Total: | 412 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 405 | 98.30% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 109 | 26.46% |
| Private Insurance: | 557 | 69.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 238 | 29.86% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 0.25% |
| Total: | 797 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 795 | 99.75% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
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: | 22 | 15.38% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 58 | 40.56% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 52 | 36.36% |
| College or graduate school: | 11 | 7.69% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 15.38% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 110 | 76.92% |
ZIP Code 84518 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 100 people with an annual payroll of $6,697,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 329Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,442,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,697,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 100Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84518 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 84518. It covers 65.451 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.025 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: | 65.451 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.025 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: | 4914070Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cleveland town; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84518 is in the Emery School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. 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 January 1, 2026.