City

Mexican Hat, UT

1 ZIP code  ·  San Juan County  ·  Utah

👥640Population
💰$30,804Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂27.4Median Age
🏠$70,500Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓9.7%College Grads▼ 75% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.5% Female 42.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 7%Race
Hispanic7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
30%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
17%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.64
Below Poverty30.8% ▲ 208% above avg
College Grads9.7% ▼ 75% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma42 (12.8%)
HS Graduate155 (47.1%)
Some College58 (17.6%)
Associates42 (12.8%)
Bachelors18 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree14 (4.3%)

Education

No HS: 12.8%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 4.3%Edu
No HS12.8%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College17.6%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate4.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
49%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,804 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$70,500 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units185
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
45%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
46%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
52%
About Mexican Hat, UT

Mexican Hat is a city in Utah, located in San Juan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 640 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.4 years.

Economically, Mexican Hat is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,804 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mexican Hat is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mexican Hat is less-educated. 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 7.0%.

Mexican Hat, UT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Utah.

ZIP Codes in Mexican Hat
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84531 640 $30,804 $70,500 8.8% 9.7% 89.2%