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Grand County, UT
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Grand County, Utah.
Population
9,754
Land area
3,673sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Grand County
Grand County at a glance
- Grand County is 94% less dense than Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,106 a year, 29% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $538,700 (10% above Utah) and median rent is $1,118 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Moab (5,312) and Castle Valley (357).
Local data for Grand County, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grand County, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,106
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$538,700
Prices +0.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,118/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.5%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
14.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,246), Irish Americans (1,186), Mexican Americans (927).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,538
6,838 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,380
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $13,526 per person
How people get to work
Grand County, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle6.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand County, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,507
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
101
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 17°F
6.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand County, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Grand County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Grand County, UT?
- Moab is the largest city or town in Grand County, with about 5,312 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Grand County?
- Grand County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 84515, 84540.
- What is the population of Grand County, UT?
- About 9,754 people live in Grand County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Grand County?
- Grand County borders Mesa County, CO, Garfield County, CO, Uintah County, Carbon County, San Juan County, Emery County, Wayne County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023