| City: | Oak City, Utah |
| County: | Millard County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:13 AM |
| Population: | 789 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3766, -112.2862 |
| Land Area: | 152.242 sq mi |
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Oak City sits in rural Millard County, Utah, where 789 people live across 140 square miles of western Utah territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery anywhere in the area. The post office maintains 303 PO Boxes for 254 households, an adoption rate of 1.19, which means the post office serves families from beyond the immediate town.
Rural carrier routes cover the territory, with two distinct routes handling mail delivery to roadside mailboxes for those who live outside town. Within Oak City itself, everyone uses a PO Box. Street names like Oak Creek Canyon Road, Bald Hill Drive, and Cascade Springs Road point to the surrounding geography of creeks, hills, and natural features that define this landscape.
The median age is 38.7 years. Households average 3.1 people, larger than the national norm, typical of rural Utah communities with multi-generational families. Of the 789 residents, 96% are White, and 11% identify as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income of $71,452 and median home value of $203,700 indicate a working-class agricultural community.
Nearly 22% of workers work from home, and 31% carpool to jobs elsewhere. Small businesses employ 44 people at 9 establishments. Most residents commute out of town for work, with significant employment in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (reflecting the region's agricultural shipping economy) and public administration (government jobs common in rural Utah).
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box in Oak City, UT 84649. Rural route delivery is available for residents with roadside mailboxes outside the town center.
Street names reference natural features of the landscape including Oak Creek Canyon, Bald Hill, Lone Cedar, Dry Creek, and Cascade Springs, with a traditional numbered grid in town center.
ZIP Code 84649 has 789 residents and 254 households (average 3.11 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.2%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 789Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 854Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $73,479Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 254Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $247,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 750 | 770 | 878 | 918 | 983 | 1,075 | 1,203 | 996 | 826 | 1,047 | 913 | 795 | 770 | 854 |
| Decennial Census | 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 789 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 38.5
Female Median Age: 39.1
| 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 | 42 | 47 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 22 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 17 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 11 |
| Female | 30 | 33 | 37 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| Total | 54 | 75 | 84 | 45 | 30 | 23 | 48 | 56 | 39 | 34 | 38 | 52 | 69 | 45 | 49 | 21 | 13 | 14 |
| White: | 759 | 98.44% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 0.78% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.26% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.13% |
| Total: | 771 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 409 | 51.84% | 38.5 years |
| Females: | 380 | 48.16% | 39.1 years |
| Total: | 789 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 835 | 97.78% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12 | 1.99% |
| Total Population: | 854 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 837 | 98.01% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 17 | 1.99% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $73,479, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,502 (24.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,959. Family households earn a median of $73,750 versus $39,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,625). By gender, male median income is $54,417 and female is $66,417, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.0%, which is markedly below 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 (31.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,977 | $52,500 | $60,694 | $51,250 | $63,542 | $65,478 | $68,194 | $76,406 | $78,438 | $69,950 | $71,367 | $69,075 | $71,452 | $73,479 |
| Median Family Income | $70,208 | $68,516 | $66,700 | $64,821 | $66,532 | $65,882 | $68,056 | $76,406 | $73,906 | $68,950 | $71,094 | $69,081 | $71,452 | $73,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,481 | $31,089 | $31,065 | $32,847 | $33,438 | $39,063 | $53,750 | $58,750 | $67,500 | $74,375 | $77,188 | $69,000 | $0 | $39,125 |
| Median Male Income | $40,114 | $37,500 | $46,250 | $47,813 | $0 | $60,000 | $67,981 | $74,375 | $75,703 | $76,250 | $69,250 | $57,981 | $57,143 | $54,417 |
| Median Female Income | $38,750 | $38,750 | $33,750 | $34,250 | $0 | $35,909 | $36,406 | $39,643 | $29,750 | $52,740 | $55,515 | $59,000 | $61,250 | $66,417 |
| Employed: | 243 | 39.97% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 365 | 60.03% |
| Total: | 608 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 76 | 31.28% |
| Service: | 27 | 11.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 75 | 30.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 12.35% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 14.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 243 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $247,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $121,600 (96.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $945 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $631. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.12% (62.71% with a mortgage, 37.29% free-and-clear) and renters 8.88% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.81%, which is markedly above 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 | $125,400 | $139,200 | $155,000 | $141,300 | $148,800 | $163,700 | $157,100 | $156,400 | $163,600 | $164,400 | $167,200 | $197,000 | $203,700 | $247,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 65.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 34.78% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $945 | $915 | $913 | $836 | $833 | $592 | $619 | $622 | $631 | $528 | $530 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 148 | 57.14% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 88 | 33.98% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 8.88% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 259 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 259 | 81.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 60 | 18.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 319 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 319 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.80% 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 99.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 6.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 1.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 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 (60.11%). College enrollment is 10.11%, 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: | 1 | 0.18% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 157 | 27.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 204 | 35.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 78 | 13.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 121 | 21.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 1.58% |
| Total: | 570 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 569 | 99.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 130 | 22.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 644 | 59.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 418 | 38.38% |
| No Insurance: | 27 | 2.48% |
| Total: | 1,089 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,062 | 97.52% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
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: | 8 | 4.26% |
| Kindergarten: | 30 | 15.96% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 113 | 60.11% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 9.57% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 10.11% |
| Total: | 188 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 38 | 20.21% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 161 | 85.64% |
ZIP Code 84649 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $793,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,243Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $174,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $793,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 38Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84649 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 84649. It covers 152.242 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: | 152.242 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: | 4955430Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Oak City town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84649 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.