| City: | Junction, Utah |
| County: | Piute County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:47 AM |
| Population: | 212 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.2345, -112.2695 |
| Land Area: | 55.467 sq mi |
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Mail delivery here combines rural carrier routes with PO Box service. Five rural routes cover the scattered properties, while Main Street anchors what street delivery exists. Most residents and businesses use PO Boxes by choice or necessity, depending on their location relative to established routes. The 16 local businesses share the same postal infrastructure as households, with carrier route delivery reaching some addresses while others rely entirely on post office boxes.
Junction's postal geography is remarkably simple, with Main Street running north-south and 100 West providing the only other named route. This minimal street infrastructure reflects the town's tiny size and the reality that most addresses fall outside organized street delivery zones. The presence of only three street segments in postal records (versus 105 PO Boxes) shows how PO Box service dominates the local mail system.
ZIP Code 84740 has 212 residents and 84 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 40.8 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.4%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 212Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 298Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 84Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $168,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 207 | 248 | 246 | 253 | 262 | 189 | 119 | 170 | 253 | 271 | 301 | 288 | 305 | 298 |
| Decennial Census | 191 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 212 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.8
Male Median Age: 40.3
Female Median Age: 43.2
| 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 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| White: | 198 | 94.74% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 11 | 5.26% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 108 | 50.94% | 40.3 years |
| Females: | 104 | 49.06% | 43.2 years |
| Total: | 212 | 100% | 40.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 257 | 86.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 22 | 7.38% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 19 | 6.38% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 6.38% |
| Total Population: | 298 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 279 | 93.62% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19 | 6.38% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,750, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $25,500 (81.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,333. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $37,321 and female is $32,411, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,910 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.4%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,250 | $41,250 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $36,875 | $40,000 | $34,167 | $32,500 | $35,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,750 |
| Median Family Income | $53,036 | $54,688 | $67,750 | $55,625 | $45,417 | $39,375 | $37,813 | $36,250 | $40,417 | $40,694 | $42,969 | $45,625 | $90,500 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,500 | $17,656 | $17,679 | $18,125 | $20,000 | $40,833 | $29,583 | $28,125 | $27,143 | $0 | $0 | $14,042 | $13,911 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $34,286 | $35,694 | $38,250 | $38,958 | $38,333 | $36,250 | $35,625 | $38,750 | $48,182 | $48,864 | $32,396 | $45,313 | $42,000 | $37,321 |
| Median Female Income | $16,250 | $16,458 | $16,635 | $16,625 | $16,364 | $21,250 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,411 |
| Employed: | 143 | 56.30% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 3.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 103 | 40.55% |
| Total: | 254 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 63 | 44.06% |
| Service: | 5 | 3.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 44 | 30.77% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 9.09% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 12.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 143 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $168,200, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $19,300 (10.29%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $645 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.53% (47.67% with a mortgage, 52.33% free-and-clear) and renters 9.47% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.91%, which is much higher 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 | $187,500 | $170,000 | $162,500 | $167,900 | $154,200 | $146,400 | $156,300 | $151,800 | $182,700 | $155,000 | $145,000 | $184,100 | $173,800 | $168,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 44.44% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 55.56% |
| $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: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $645 | $704 | $647 | $725 | $725 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 41 | 43.16% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 47.37% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 9.47% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 95 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 95 | 62.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 58 | 37.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 128 | 83.66% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1 | 0.65% |
| Other Units: | 24 | 15.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 153 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% 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 99.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.40%, 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%), down 16.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 28.00 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 elementary (43.53%). College enrollment is 22.35%, 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: | 1 | 0.45% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 26.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 100 | 45.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 14.55% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 2.73% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 22 | 10.00% |
| Total: | 220 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 219 | 99.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 28 | 12.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 191 | 53.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 132 | 36.67% |
| No Insurance: | 37 | 10.28% |
| Total: | 360 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 323 | 89.72% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.6% | 20.4% | 15.7% | 19.6% | 20.4% | 14.7% | 12.0% | 34.5% | 30.2% | 31.1% | 25.6% | 35.7% | 2.2% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 37 | 43.53% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 34.12% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 22.35% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 66 | 77.65% |
ZIP Code 84740 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 150Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84740 is located in Piute 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 84740. It covers 55.467 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.604 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: | 55.467 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.604 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: | 4939590Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Junction town; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84740 is in the Piute School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.