| City: | La Sal, Utah |
| County: | San Juan County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:14:39 AM |
| Population: | 560 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.2366, -109.1726 |
| Land Area: | 718.584 sq mi |
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La Sal sits in the shadow of the La Sal Mountains in southeastern Utah, spanning 233 square miles of high-desert and forested terrain. With just 560 residents spread across San Juan County's rugged landscape, this is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory.
The La Sal post office maintains 256 PO Boxes for 216 occupied homes, an adoption rate of 1.19. That's higher than the local household count because the post office serves scattered ranches, seasonal cabins, and residents from surrounding areas who travel to La Sal for mail access. About 18% of housing units (51 of 290) are used seasonally, indicating a modest vacation presence alongside the year-round community.
Rural carrier routes handle what limited delivery exists. Two rural routes serve 83 delivery points across the ZIP's vast territory, but most residents rely on PO Boxes. Street names tell the story of this landscape: Mountain View Drive and Mountain Shadow Drive nod to the peaks above, while Deer Creek Road, Sagebrush Lane, and Cottontail Lane reference the high-desert ecology. Mining history appears in Coppermill Road, Homestake Road, and Azurite Road. One street carries the wonderfully specific name Back of the Arch.
This is a working-class mountain community. Median household income sits at $33,980, and median home values are $85,000. The median age of 40.4 years indicates a mix of working families and older residents. Educational attainment is notably low at 4% with bachelor's degrees, well below state and national averages. The population is 91% White (509 of 560 residents), with small Hispanic (71 residents) and Native American (9 residents) populations.
Highway 46 runs through the area, connecting La Sal to the outside world. Workers commute out (11 drove alone to work in the survey sample), but there's minimal local employment infrastructure. Just 6 business establishments employ 142 workers total, suggesting most jobs are tied to ranching, mining support, or services in larger nearby communities.
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La Sal, UT 84530Street names reference the La Sal Mountains (Mountain View, Mountain Shadow), high-desert ecology (Deer Creek, Sagebrush, Cottontail), mining history (Coppermill, Homestake, Azurite), and unique local landmarks like Back of the Arch.
ZIP Code 84530 has 560 residents and 216 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 40.4 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.9%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 560Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 402Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 216Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 213 | 313 | 358 | 484 | 448 | 406 | 272 | 388 | 291 | 255 | 113 | 270 | 276 | 402 |
| Decennial Census | 460 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 560 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.4
Male Median Age: 40.2
Female Median Age: 40.7
| 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 | 27 | 10 | 30 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Female | 14 | 22 | 29 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 31 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 41 | 32 | 59 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 20 | 31 | 41 | 41 | 20 | 27 | 44 | 57 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 7 |
| White: | 509 | 91.71% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 28 | 5.05% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 1.62% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Other: | 5 | 0.90% |
| Total: | 555 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 291 | 51.96% | 40.2 years |
| Females: | 269 | 48.04% | 40.7 years |
| Total: | 560 | 100% | 40.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 402 | 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: | 402 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 402 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $42,333 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.6%, which is much lower than 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 (55.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,333 | $58,480 | $57,757 | $58,846 | $0 | $80,134 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,628 | $33,980 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $42,333 | $57,905 | $58,346 | $59,551 | $77,643 | $81,830 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,162 | $33,980 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,902 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $29,669 | $39,265 | $50,750 | $50,521 | $0 | $56,176 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $14,679 | $30,333 | $31,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 131 | 32.59% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 271 | 67.41% |
| Total: | 402 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 72 | 54.96% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 59 | 45.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 131 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $110,100 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (25.52% with a mortgage, 74.48% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower 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 | $110,100 | $109,300 | $152,700 | $151,100 | $165,000 | $174,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $85,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 | $1,264 | $0 | $1,214 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 37 | 25.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 108 | 74.48% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 145 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 145 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 145 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 111 | 76.55% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 34 | 23.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 145 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.20% 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 64.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 32.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 28.70 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 86 | 31.73% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 3.32% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 39 | 14.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 112 | 41.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 9.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 176 | 64.94% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 9.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 255 | 43.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 201 | 34.24% |
| No Insurance: | 131 | 22.32% |
| Total: | 587 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 456 | 77.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 28.7% | 29.7% | 26.3% | 19.8% | 25.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 84 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 84530 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 200 people with an annual payroll of $13,781,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 385Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,961,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $13,781,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 200Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84530 is located in San Juan 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 84530. It covers 718.584 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.138 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: | 718.584 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.138 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: | 4943110Source: Census |
| Place Name: | La Sal CDP; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84530 is in the San Juan 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 February 1, 2026.