84536 Monument Valley, UT - Serving the Navajo Nation

ZIP Code 84536, Monument Valley

Tribal

LocationSan Juan County, UT

Area1,022.6 sq mi

Population1,637

Households464

PO Boxes520 (112% adoption)

Median Age33.0 years

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

With 96% of residents identifying as Native American (1,568 of 1,637 people), this is one of the most culturally concentrated Navajo communities in the PO Box-classified ZIP system
This is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery across 1,022 square miles of desert territory on Navajo Nation
The post office maintains 520 PO Boxes for 464 households, with nearly every family relying on the post office for essential mail access
Household size averages 3.5 people, indicating extended family living patterns common in Navajo communities
Only 7.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, and median household income of $34,333 sits well below national averages
Despite being home to Monument Valley Tribal Park, one of the Southwest's most photographed landscapes, this remains a year-round residential community, not a tourist destination

Community Overview

Monument Valley sits in the heart of Navajo Nation, straddling the Utah-Arizona border in one of America's most iconic landscapes. Of the 1,637 residents, 96% are Native American (1,568 people), making this one of the nation's most culturally concentrated Navajo communities with PO Box classification.

Why PO Boxes Are Essential

This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 1,022 square mile territory. The post office maintains 520 PO Boxes for 464 households, meaning nearly every family relies on the post office as their essential lifeline to government documents, medical prescriptions, packages, and correspondence. Two rural carrier routes serve limited street delivery to scattered addresses, but most residents travel to the community post office.

Geographic Context

The geography explains why PO Boxes are necessary. Monument Valley's vast desert landscape includes remote homesteads connected by unpaved roads like Monument Valley Road, Rock Door Canyon Road, and Piaute Farms Road. Street addresses appear in the ZIP+4 data for locations like Welcome Center Drive (8 delivery points), S Highway 163, and S Main Street, but these serve the small commercial core near the iconic buttes. Most families live miles from this center.

Household size runs larger than typical American communities. With 1,637 people in 464 households, that's 3.5 people per household, indicating extended families living together. This multi-generational pattern is common on Navajo Nation, where cultural tradition and economic necessity shape household composition. Median age is 33 years.

Economic Context

The economy depends heavily on tribal government and tourism. With 110 public administration workers out of a small workforce, tribal government is a major employer. Welcome Center Drive points to the tourism infrastructure serving visitors to Monument Valley Tribal Park. However, only 11 business establishments serve the community, with 280 total employees. Median household income of $34,333 sits well below national averages.

Education levels differ sharply from urban areas. Only 7.8% of adults 25 and older hold bachelor's degrees, compared to over 30% nationally. Census data shows 72% of residents were born outside the United States, a coding artifact that indicates tribal land status where many Navajo consider themselves citizens of Navajo Nation first.

Housing Patterns

Mobile homes are common. Census counts 134 mobile homes among the housing stock, a practical choice for the remote desert environment. Of 561 total housing units, 464 are occupied, with 417 owner-occupied and just 47 rentals. Only 19 units are used seasonally, meaning this is a year-round residential community, not a vacation destination.

Postal History

The post office is classified as a Community Post Office (facility code C), a smaller operation serving rural areas. It was established before October 2004 when tracking began, and has served as the mail hub for generations of Navajo families. Mail addressed to Monument Valley or the shorter alias Monument Vly both work.

Street Name Patterns

Geographic Landmarks Tourism Infrastructure Remote Roads

Street names combine tourism infrastructure (Welcome Center Drive) with geographic features (Monument Valley Road, Rock Door Canyon Road) that describe the iconic landscape.

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 84536 has 1,637 residents and 464 households (average 3.45 persons per household). The median age is 33.0 years, slightly older than the state (31.3) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (95.8%, much higher than the state average of 1.3% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.0%, much lower than the state average of 78.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, 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%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	1,637Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	1,387Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$35,250Source: Census ACS

Households:	464Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$49,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.45Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.95Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	1,880	2,026	1,856	1,998	2,112	2,065	1,821	1,869	1,679	1,239	1,495	1,419	1,391	1,387
Decennial Census	1,454	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,637	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 33

Male Median Age: 34.7

Female Median Age: 32.4

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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	52	59	71	66	45	62	48	33	68	80	52	60	28	21	31	6	11	5
Female	48	81	66	94	55	50	48	34	40	55	39	56	36	31	50	20	15	21
Total	100	140	137	160	100	112	96	67	108	135	91	116	64	52	81	26	26	26

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	33	2.04%
Black:	5	0.31%
Hispanic:*	5	0.31%
Asian:	0	0%
American Indian:	1,568	96.85%
Hawaiian:	3	0.19%
Other:	5	0.31%
Total:	1,619	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	798	48.75%	34.7 years
Females:	839	51.25%	32.4 years
Total:	1,637	100%	33.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,382	99.64%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	2	0.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3	0.22%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	0.22%
Total Population:	1,387	100%
Total Native Population:	1,384	99.78%
Total Foreign-born Population:	3	0.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $35,250, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,761 (43.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,500. Family households earn a median of $49,625 versus $11,724 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,901). By gender, male median income is $39,239 and female is $38,421, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $818 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.6%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (24.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$24,489	$23,854	$18,750	$17,500	$21,736	$22,986	$22,837	$23,315	$23,750	$20,385	$21,855	$22,167	$34,333	$35,250
Median Family Income	$26,917	$26,339	$22,024	$23,750	$25,909	$25,833	$24,760	$26,793	$27,895	$35,417	$35,208	$35,357	$46,307	$49,625
Median NonFamily Income	$9,625	$9,432	$9,219	$9,318	$9,625	$7,917	$8,971	$8,026	$7,566	$0	$0	$0	$11,813	$11,724
Median Male Income	$33,214	$33,365	$33,958	$33,889	$31,719	$31,250	$29,286	$30,272	$31,369	$36,513	$40,114	$43,256	$43,864	$39,239
Median Female Income	$23,333	$22,500	$21,786	$24,250	$24,375	$21,875	$17,005	$17,891	$19,464	$26,250	$27,652	$30,652	$35,750	$38,421

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	450	40.00%
Unemployed:	130	11.56%
Not In Labor Force:	545	48.44%
Total:	1,125	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	108	24.00%
Service:	87	19.33%
Sales and Office:	85	18.89%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	89	19.78%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	81	18.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	450	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $49,600, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $400 (0.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $521 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $414. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.23% (4.78% with a mortgage, 95.22% free-and-clear) and renters 7.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.27%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$50,000	$38,800	$34,600	$35,400	$57,000	$43,000	$33,500	$41,600	$34,700	$34,400	$35,000	$46,300	$49,500	$49,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	0	0.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5	16.67%
$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:	25	83.33%
Total:	30	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$521	$532	$513	$558	$425	$418	$427	$430	$414	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	17	4.40%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	339	87.82%
Renter Occupied:	30	7.77%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	386	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	386	87.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	54	12.27%
Total Housing Units:	440	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	261	59.32%
Multi-Family Units:	2	0.45%
Other Units:	177	40.23%
Total Housing Units:	440	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 5.60% 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 77.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 24.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 19.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 58.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 17.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 29.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 20.50 percentage points. 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 elementary (50.97%). College enrollment is 17.73%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	132	14.88%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	67	7.55%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	390	43.97%
Some college, no degree:	180	20.29%
Associate's degree:	68	7.67%
Bachelor's degree:	38	4.28%
Graduate or professional degree:	12	1.35%
Total:	887	100%
High school or higher:	688	77.56%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	50	5.64%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	272	19.22%
Public Insurance:	806	56.96%
No Insurance:	337	23.82%
Total:	1,415	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,078	76.18%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	48.8%	49.4%	48.7%	42.9%	39.6%	42.7%	44.7%	41.6%	40.0%	37.0%	30.5%	31.3%	19.5%	17.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	7	1.94%
Kindergarten:	6	1.66%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	184	50.97%
High school (grades 9-12):	100	27.70%
College or graduate school:	64	17.73%
Total:	361	100%
Early Childhood:	13	3.60%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	290	80.33%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Monument Valley, Utah
City Alias:	Monument Vly
County:	San Juan County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	10:14:44 AM
Population:	1,637 [See All]
Area Code:	928
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	37.1515, -110.7680
Land Area:	573.286 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/84536/zip-code-84536.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	532Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$2,836,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$15,857,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	363Source: CBP

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:	573.286 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.315 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:	4956440Source: Census
Place Name:	Oljato-Monument Valley CDP; UtahSource: Census

ZIP Code 84536 in Monument Valley, UT

84536 Monument Valley, UT - Serving the Navajo Nation

ZIP Code 84536, Monument Valley

Key Facts

Community Overview

Why PO Boxes Are Essential

Geographic Context

Economic Context

Housing Patterns

Postal History

Street Name Patterns

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 84536

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 84536

Sources & References