| City: | Hatch, Utah |
| City Alias: | Mammoth Creek |
| County: | Garfield County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:00:02 PM |
| Population: | 262 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.6134, -112.5467 |
| Land Area: | 137.387 sq mi |
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Hatch sits at 7,000 feet elevation in the Paunsaugunt Plateau between Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks, serving as a high-elevation mountain community where seasonal residents vastly outnumber year-round inhabitants. Of 370 housing units, 258 are vacant and used seasonally (70%), creating dramatic population swings between summer and winter months.
The Hatch post office maintains 246 PO Boxes to serve just 101 occupied households, a 2.44x adoption rate that exceeds local population by more than double. This high ratio reflects the reality of a mountain resort area: seasonal property owners maintain boxes year-round, vacation renters need temporary mail access, and the post office serves the surrounding 347 square miles where no alternative mail delivery exists. This is a PO Box Only Zone.
Street names tell the story of this mountain landscape. Paunsaugunt Cliffs Drive (8 delivery records) references the distinctive pink limestone formations that define the area's geology. Mammoth Creek roads and the community's official mailing alias, Mammoth Creek (added in 2018), connect to local waterways and the broader Mammoth Creek area known for outdoor recreation. Other names like Bryce Woodland Lane, Fish Hatchery Road, and Sevier River Ranch Lane point to the natural features that draw visitors: proximity to Bryce Canyon, fishing access, and ranchland character.
With a median age of 57.8 years and median home values of $450,000, Hatch attracts retirees and vacation property owners rather than year-round families. Just 5 residents are under 18. The population of 262 is 97% white, with 56 residents (21%) of Hispanic heritage. Among the small workforce, 16% work from home, and 40% work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, likely supporting tourism and seasonal services along Highway 89.
Mail delivery here works through two rural carrier routes covering the vast territory. There's no city carrier service. The 52 street names in the ZIP+4 database span everything from numbered grid streets in the small town core (N Main Street, N 100 W) to far-flung rural addresses (Johnson Canyon Road, Long Valley Road). General Delivery is available for temporary residents or those without established PO Boxes.
Hatch's role extends beyond its small residential core. The post office serves ranchers, seasonal workers at nearby attractions, and the scattered mountain properties that dot this high plateau. With 13 business establishments and 28 employees, the local economy is minimal. Most economic activity is seasonal, tied to the summer influx of tourists heading to Bryce Canyon 20 miles north or winter visitors accessing nearby ski areas.
Street names reference the distinctive pink limestone Paunsaugunt Cliffs, Mammoth Creek waterways, and the broader mountain geography that defines this high-elevation community between national parks.
ZIP Code 84735 has 262 residents and 101 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 57.8 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.3%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 262Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 184Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $48,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 101Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $450,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.95Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 189 | 204 | 227 | 267 | 254 | 249 | 188 | 237 | 234 | 171 | 160 | 194 | 184 |
| Decennial Census | 258 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 262 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.8
Male Median Age: 53.6
Female Median Age: 61.3
| 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 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 32 | 38 | 35 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| White: | 255 | 98.08% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.38% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.15% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.38% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 137 | 52.29% | 53.6 years |
| Females: | 125 | 47.71% | 61.3 years |
| Total: | 262 | 100% | 57.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 184 | 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: | 184 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 184 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $48,750, which is much lower than the state median ($91,750), is up $7,500 (18.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,875. Family households earn a median of $97,917 versus $38,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,167). By gender, male median income is $18,125 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($49,388), with a current gap of $18,125 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 36.5%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (69.6%). The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is much higher than the state rate (3.4%). The largest occupation group is Service (45.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,250 | $44,792 | $43,750 | $41,786 | $41,406 | $41,932 | $50,577 | $55,179 | $80,625 | $71,875 | $87,250 | $93,125 | $48,750 |
| Median Family Income | $45,341 | $46,563 | $47,188 | $48,594 | $56,250 | $54,250 | $52,750 | $63,750 | $81,563 | $82,679 | $87,679 | $94,583 | $97,917 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,984 | $27,045 | $26,500 | $26,058 | $26,250 | $24,583 | $24,028 | $26,458 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,750 |
| Median Male Income | $36,563 | $32,083 | $40,714 | $41,607 | $0 | $31,667 | $30,625 | $31,719 | $32,250 | $32,708 | $0 | $0 | $18,125 |
| Median Female Income | $33,750 | $26,250 | $38,438 | $62,083 | $0 | $45,852 | $45,909 | $48,250 | $48,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 48 | 32.43% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 4.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 94 | 63.51% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 29.17% |
| Service: | 22 | 45.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 16.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 8.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 48 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $450,000, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $290,000 (181.25%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $130,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,405), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.91% (38.33% with a mortgage, 61.67% free-and-clear) and renters 9.09% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 74.71%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.23%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,000 | $155,800 | $155,400 | $164,300 | $0 | $166,300 | $187,500 | $221,400 | $320,000 | $412,500 | $400,000 | $513,900 | $450,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 23 | 34.85% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 37 | 56.06% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 9.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 66 | 25.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 195 | 74.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 261 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 242 | 92.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 19 | 7.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 261 | 100% |
In 2023, 40.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.00%, which is on par with the state rate (93.30%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.70%). Public coverage is 64.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (21.80%). The share of people in poverty is 10.40%, which is on par with the state rate (5.70%), up 6.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.40 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 (68.57%). 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: | 20 | 13.99% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 10 | 6.99% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 30.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 7.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 18.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 31 | 21.68% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 123 | 86.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 58 | 40.56% |
| Private Insurance: | 138 | 53.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 118 | 45.38% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 1.54% |
| Total: | 260 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 256 | 98.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.1% | 10.4% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 17.14% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 24 | 68.57% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 14.29% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 17.14% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 35 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 84735 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $2,989,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 266Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $604,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,989,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 38Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84735 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 84735. It covers 137.387 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 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: | 137.387 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 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: | 4933760Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hatch town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84735 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 January 1, 2026.