| City: | Kanosh, Utah |
| County: | Millard County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:05 AM |
| Population: | 688 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.8449, -112.6742 |
| Land Area: | 129.791 sq mi |
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Kanosh sits in a vast rural stretch of Millard County, Utah, where PO Boxes aren't optional. This is a PO Box Only Zone spanning 245 square miles. There's no street delivery infrastructure. The 688 residents spread across this territory rely entirely on the Kanosh post office for mail access.
The post office maintains 281 PO Boxes for 241 households, a 1.17 adoption rate that shows regional reach beyond the immediate community. Some boxes serve residents from surrounding areas who drive to Kanosh for mail access. Two rural carrier routes cover the territory, but these serve only 78 delivery points. Most residents make the trip to the post office.
Kanosh takes its name from the Kanosh Band of Paiutes, a federally recognized tribe. Street names like Reservation Drive and Paiute Drive reference this heritage. The current population is 688, with 86% white, 13% Hispanic, and 6% Native American. Median age is 41 years. Households average 2.9 people.
Transportation and warehousing employ 145 workers, the dominant sector. Another 51 work in public administration, and 38 work for the federal government. These patterns suggest proximity to highway corridors and government facilities. Nearly 19% work from home. Median household income is $76,513, above the state average for rural areas.
Home ownership is the norm here. Of 241 occupied homes, 198 are owner-occupied (82%). Median home value is $331,700. Only 21 of 290 total housing units are seasonal, so this isn't a vacation community. It's a permanent rural population.
The street grid is simple: Main Street runs north-south through town, with numbered cross streets. Some trailer units appear on S 100 E. Beyond the town center, roads like Sandhill Road, Hatton Road, and Canyon Road serve outlying properties. The farthest addresses reach S 5650 W and S 8430 W, several miles from the post office.
Mail addressed to Kanosh must use a PO Box. No street delivery exists. General Delivery is available for those without boxes. The ZIP classification has been PO Box only since before October 2004, when USPS tracking began.
Simple Main Street grid with numbered cross streets, tribal references (Reservation Dr, Paiute Dr), and outlying rural roads reaching several miles from town center.
ZIP Code 84637 has 688 residents and 241 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.6% male and 48.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.2%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 688Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 598Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $80,357Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 241Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $335,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 636 | 591 | 542 | 564 | 570 | 688 | 710 | 765 | 865 | 796 | 750 | 845 | 674 | 598 |
| Decennial Census | 729 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 688 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.2
Male Median Age: 37.7
Female Median Age: 41.9
| 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 | 18 | 24 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 7 |
| Female | 24 | 19 | 33 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 13 | 26 | 10 | 3 |
| Total | 48 | 37 | 57 | 59 | 42 | 35 | 24 | 37 | 30 | 31 | 49 | 44 | 39 | 44 | 41 | 43 | 18 | 10 |
| White: | 593 | 85.20% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 45 | 6.47% |
| Asian: | 8 | 1.15% |
| American Indian: | 38 | 5.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.44% |
| Total: | 696 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 355 | 51.60% | 37.7 years |
| Females: | 333 | 48.40% | 41.9 years |
| Total: | 688 | 100% | 41.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 562 | 93.98% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.34% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 2.01% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 16 | 4.68% |
| Total Population: | 598 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 570 | 95.32% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 28 | 4.68% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $80,357, which is roughly equal to the national median ($80,734), is up $49,628 (161.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,579. Family households earn a median of $101,429 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $101,429). By gender, male median income is $82,083 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $82,083 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,729 | $40,278 | $45,417 | $44,063 | $50,795 | $56,607 | $53,500 | $53,000 | $62,778 | $62,885 | $65,417 | $75,000 | $76,513 | $80,357 |
| Median Family Income | $42,250 | $49,583 | $53,125 | $51,528 | $55,000 | $60,000 | $58,594 | $53,750 | $63,370 | $63,846 | $67,917 | $87,083 | $79,688 | $101,429 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,750 | $10,417 | $14,167 | $17,500 | $24,125 | $26,250 | $33,472 | $51,250 | $35,938 | $31,250 | $32,500 | $36,667 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,321 | $40,313 | $37,344 | $41,563 | $43,750 | $39,412 | $43,750 | $41,118 | $42,344 | $45,039 | $48,688 | $50,313 | $54,868 | $82,083 |
| Median Female Income | $28,571 | $28,333 | $28,000 | $26,875 | $32,500 | $26,528 | $31,500 | $32,344 | $32,500 | $32,083 | $40,000 | $41,875 | $43,125 | $0 |
| Employed: | 245 | 54.44% |
| Unemployed: | 2 | 0.44% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 203 | 45.11% |
| Total: | 450 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 71 | 28.98% |
| Service: | 39 | 15.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 56 | 22.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 2.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 74 | 30.20% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 245 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $335,900, which is about the same as the national median ($332,700), is up $171,700 (104.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $157,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $519 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $720. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.78% (54.55% with a mortgage, 45.45% free-and-clear) and renters 9.22% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.25%, which is much 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 | $164,200 | $156,300 | $142,900 | $146,800 | $135,600 | $148,100 | $159,900 | $157,400 | $178,600 | $198,600 | $188,600 | $267,900 | $331,700 | $335,900 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 42.11% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 10.53% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 5.26% |
| $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: | 8 | 42.11% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $519 | $750 | $469 | $538 | $690 | $757 | $800 | $835 | $720 | $0 | $0 | $332 | $320 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 102 | 49.51% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 85 | 41.26% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 9.22% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 206 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 206 | 90.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 21 | 9.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 227 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 218 | 96.04% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 3.52% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 0.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 227 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.10% 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 94.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.80 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 (44.44%). College enrollment is 17.78%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 21 | 5.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 152 | 40.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 113 | 29.74% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 3.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 69 | 18.16% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11 | 2.89% |
| Total: | 380 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 359 | 94.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 80 | 21.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 457 | 68.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 163 | 24.33% |
| No Insurance: | 50 | 7.46% |
| Total: | 670 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 620 | 92.54% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.3% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 7.1% | 7.8% | 11.7% | 21.0% | 18.8% | 16.8% | 21.3% | 13.4% | 12.0% | 11.8% |
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: | 5 | 3.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 4.44% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 60 | 44.44% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 40 | 29.63% |
| College or graduate school: | 24 | 17.78% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 8.15% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 106 | 78.52% |
ZIP Code 84637 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $822,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 299Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $207,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $822,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 38Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84637 is located in Millard County, Utah, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Utah's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 84637. It covers 129.791 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 129.791 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 39987.95 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4940250Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kanosh town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84637 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.