| City: | Escalante, Utah |
| County: | Garfield County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:36 AM |
| Population: | 954 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8434, -111.6745 |
| Land Area: | 346.005 sq mi |
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Escalante sits in Garfield County, Utah, serving as the mail hub for 1,165 square miles of remote territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this vast landscape of canyons, mesas, and high desert. The post office maintains 485 PO Boxes for 384 households, meaning 126% adoption. That extra capacity serves ranchers, business owners, and seasonal residents spread across the territory.
The town itself has 954 residents, but the post office serves a much wider area. Two rural mail routes cover scattered homes and ranches, while most people drive to town for their mail. Street names tell the story of this landscape: Pine Creek Road, Main Canyon Road, Cedar Wash Road, North Creek Road. Utah State Highway 12, designated an All-American Road, runs through town connecting to nearby Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks.
With a median age of 49.4 years and median household income of $59,231, Escalante is a working community. Government jobs account for 114 workers, likely with federal land management agencies that oversee the surrounding public lands. The town also supports 44 business establishments employing 448 people. Median home values of $390,500 and 15% seasonal vacancy (80 of 529 housing units) indicate some vacation property but primarily year-round residents.
The territory includes some of Utah's most rugged terrain. Distances between homes can span miles of unpaved roads. That's why PO Box delivery makes sense here. It isn't a limitation but a practical solution for a vast, sparsely populated area where daily carrier routes would be impractical.
Mail sent to Escalante, UT 84726 requires a PO Box number. Standard street addressing isn't available. Format addresses as:
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Escalante, UT 84726Streets combine a traditional numbered grid with roads named for local geographic features: Pine Creek, Main Canyon, Cedar Wash, North Creek, and the scenic Utah State Highway 12.
ZIP Code 84726 has 954 residents and 384 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 49.4 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (94.2%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 954Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 772Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,235Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 384Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $410,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 915 | 799 | 786 | 834 | 801 | 744 | 817 | 864 | 773 | 764 | 716 | 815 | 792 | 772 |
| Decennial Census | 961 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 954 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.4
Male Median Age: 47.7
Female Median Age: 51.5
| 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 | 20 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 47 | 36 | 30 | 55 | 17 | 13 | 18 |
| Female | 29 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 13 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 47 | 39 | 39 | 50 | 13 | 17 | 13 |
| Total | 49 | 55 | 63 | 57 | 36 | 41 | 45 | 50 | 47 | 39 | 38 | 94 | 75 | 69 | 105 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| White: | 899 | 91.73% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.20% |
| Hispanic:* | 40 | 4.08% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.51% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.20% |
| Other: | 21 | 2.14% |
| Total: | 980 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 480 | 50.31% | 47.7 years |
| Females: | 474 | 49.69% | 51.5 years |
| Total: | 954 | 100% | 49.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 772 | 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: | 772 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 772 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $67,235, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $27,056 (67.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,547. Family households earn a median of $101,050 versus $41,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $60,050). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $42,692, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $42,692 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.9%, which is notably higher 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 (47.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,179 | $36,944 | $38,313 | $42,794 | $35,227 | $43,125 | $62,583 | $43,950 | $42,688 | $42,742 | $39,808 | $44,904 | $59,231 | $67,235 |
| Median Family Income | $53,750 | $42,500 | $42,232 | $50,066 | $44,018 | $61,389 | $76,250 | $64,423 | $65,357 | $75,625 | $79,044 | $73,750 | $89,063 | $101,050 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,125 | $30,750 | $31,750 | $26,563 | $21,875 | $31,563 | $29,583 | $37,798 | $0 | $34,688 | $24,757 | $37,583 | $29,286 | $41,000 |
| Median Male Income | $50,984 | $52,974 | $46,250 | $45,962 | $44,750 | $44,000 | $48,661 | $33,750 | $31,429 | $30,500 | $52,566 | $30,931 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $29,886 | $28,393 | $27,813 | $27,083 | $40,208 | $27,083 | $40,990 | $40,781 | $40,313 | $37,679 | $41,923 | $33,068 | $34,459 | $42,692 |
| Employed: | 450 | 66.86% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 223 | 33.14% |
| Total: | 673 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 215 | 47.78% |
| Service: | 144 | 32.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 6.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 49 | 10.89% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 2.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 450 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $410,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $258,100 (169.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $230,700. The median gross rent is $1,656, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $981 (145.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $978. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.80% (53.31% with a mortgage, 46.69% free-and-clear) and renters 29.20% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.97%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $151,900 | $164,500 | $156,000 | $152,200 | $146,800 | $156,800 | $151,200 | $158,200 | $179,300 | $188,000 | $184,400 | $308,300 | $390,500 | $410,000 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 4.72% |
| $500 to $999: | 32 | 30.19% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 32 | 30.19% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 25 | 23.58% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 12 | 11.32% |
| Total: | 106 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $675 | $650 | $825 | $869 | $842 | $689 | $722 | $754 | $678 | $775 | $743 | $882 | $770 | $1,656 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 137 | 37.74% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 120 | 33.06% |
| Renter Occupied: | 106 | 29.20% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 363 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 363 | 81.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 85 | 18.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 448 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 380 | 84.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 68 | 15.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 448 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 9.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 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 high school (50.00%). College enrollment is 13.51%, 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: | 10 | 1.49% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 1.19% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 118 | 17.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 263 | 39.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 82 | 12.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 114 | 17.01% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 75 | 11.19% |
| Total: | 670 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 652 | 97.31% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 189 | 28.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 416 | 49.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 324 | 38.66% |
| No Insurance: | 98 | 11.69% |
| Total: | 838 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 740 | 88.31% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.0% | 13.3% | 14.0% | 16.3% | 17.9% | 7.0% | 8.6% | 12.3% | 9.4% | 12.1% | 14.7% | 10.4% | 3.9% | 9.7% |
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): | 27 | 36.49% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 37 | 50.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 13.51% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 64 | 86.49% |
ZIP Code 84726 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 46 business establishments, employing about 417 people with an annual payroll of $18,419,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 518Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 46Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,523,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $18,419,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 417Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84726 is located in Garfield 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 84726. It covers 346.005 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.164 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: | 346.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.164 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: | 4923750Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Escalante city; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84726 is in the Garfield School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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.