| City: | Alton, Utah |
| County: | Kane County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:25 AM |
| Population: | 162 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.4563, -112.6484 |
| Land Area: | 75.803 sq mi |
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Alton sits in the high country of southern Utah's Kane County, a small community spread across 113 square miles of rural landscape. This is PO Box Only territory. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire service area, and residents rely on the community post office for all mail access.
With just 162 year-round residents and 62 occupied homes, Alton's population nearly triples when seasonal owners arrive. Of 208 total housing units, 124 (60%) sit vacant most of the year, used only for seasonal or occasional visits. Median home values reach $340,000, while per capita income for year-round residents is just $10,962. This gap captures Alton's dual character: vacation properties owned by outsiders, year-round residents making modest livings.
The post office maintains 20 PO Boxes for 62 households, a 32% adoption rate. The rest receive mail via two rural carrier routes that cover scattered ranch properties. Street names like N Wapiti Dr, N Cree Way, and W Manitoban Trl reference wildlife, fitting the remote character of this gateway to Bryce Canyon country.
Forty percent of workers here work from home, more than double the national average. With limited local employment (just 10 businesses employing 27 people), residents commute elsewhere or run remote businesses. The median age of 39 and small population of children (only 8 residents under 18) suggest a mix of working-age adults and retirees, not young families.
Street names reference wildlife (Wapiti, Cree, Manitoban, Tule, Merriam) reflecting the rural ranch character of this small community.
ZIP Code 84710 has 162 residents and 62 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.9% male and 48.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.8%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (4.9%, higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 162Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 298Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 62Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $546,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.61Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 188 | 179 | 174 | 115 | 128 | 158 | 143 | 160 | 218 | 363 | 424 | 331 | 308 | 298 |
| Decennial Census | 131 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 162 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39
Male Median Age: 40
Female Median Age: 33
| 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 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Female | 4 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 7 |
| White: | 139 | 90.85% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.65% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.96% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.65% |
| American Indian: | 8 | 5.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.65% |
| Total: | 153 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 84 | 51.85% | 40.0 years |
| Females: | 78 | 48.15% | 33.0 years |
| Total: | 162 | 100% | 39.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 295 | 98.99% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 1.01% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 298 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 298 | 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 $39,306 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $45,625. Family households earn a median of $92,917 versus $11,546 for nonfamily households (a difference of $81,371). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $46,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $46,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 23.8%, which is considerably 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 (50.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,306 | $38,482 | $34,167 | $33,750 | $58,000 | $42,917 | $46,250 | $48,750 | $45,625 | $41,250 | $47,813 | $49,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $39,583 | $39,375 | $40,000 | $68,750 | $62,083 | $46,875 | $62,500 | $48,750 | $45,625 | $45,938 | $49,375 | $53,625 | $51,875 | $92,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,750 | $16,250 | $25,357 | $25,625 | $30,417 | $27,143 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,875 | $17,500 | $0 | $11,546 |
| Median Male Income | $43,571 | $41,875 | $41,875 | $60,556 | $0 | $60,375 | $40,625 | $35,000 | $29,808 | $42,500 | $33,750 | $41,875 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $60,417 | $60,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $47,083 | $46,563 | $48,750 | $41,875 | $50,313 | $42,917 | $42,188 | $46,250 |
| Employed: | 55 | 23.81% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 176 | 76.19% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 50.91% |
| Service: | 3 | 5.45% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 43.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 55 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $546,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $351,500 (180.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $327,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $629 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $792. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.35% (18.29% with a mortgage, 81.71% free-and-clear) and renters 4.65% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 60.73%, 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 | $195,000 | $176,600 | $205,600 | $218,800 | $225,000 | $204,200 | $233,300 | $200,000 | $218,800 | $217,500 | $280,000 | $340,900 | $340,000 | $546,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 50.00% |
| $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: | 2 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $629 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 | $792 | $788 | $1,018 | $888 | $950 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 15 | 17.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 67 | 77.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 4.65% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 39.27% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 133 | 60.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 219 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 202 | 92.24% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 17 | 7.76% |
| Total Housing Units: | 219 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.60% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.70%, 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%), up 5.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.14%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 130 | 56.28% |
| Some college, no degree: | 66 | 28.57% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 2.60% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 8.23% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 4.33% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 231 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 29 | 12.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 223 | 65.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 100 | 29.41% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 5.00% |
| Total: | 340 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 323 | 95.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.2% | 14.9% | 21.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 11.5% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 21.7% | 22.4% | 17.8% | 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: | 2 | 3.17% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 19.05% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 36 | 57.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 20.63% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 22.22% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 61 | 96.83% |
ZIP Code 84710 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 35 people with an annual payroll of $1,130,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 766Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $228,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,130,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 35Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84710 is located in Kane 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 84710. It covers 75.803 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.045 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 75.803 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.045 sq miSource: 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: | 4900870Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alton town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84710 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 February 1, 2026.