Jensen
Census-designated place in Uintah County, Utah
Jensen is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Uintah County, Utah, with 372 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,760 ft (1,451 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Naples, 8.3 miles NW.
- 372residents (2020 Census)
- 4,760 ftelevation · 1,451 m
- 3.2 sq miland area · 8.4 km²
- 115 / sq mipopulation density
- 84035ZIP code
About Jensen
Jensen is a census-designated place in eastern Uintah County, Utah, United States. The population was 372 at the 2020 census. It lies along the Green River and U.S. Route 40, southeast of the city of Vernal, the county seat of Uintah County, and about 17 miles west of the Colorado border. Although Jensen is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 84035.
Jensen was first settled in 1877 and named for Lars Jensen, an early prospector and ferryman. Today its main importance is as the Utah entrance to Dinosaur National Monument.
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- Median household income
- $2,499
- Median age
- 48.1
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Jensen had 372 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 372 |
|---|---|
| Density | 115 per sq mi (44 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jensen at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Uintah County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 372 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.23 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,760 ft (1,451 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3695° N, 109.3556° W |
| ZIP code | 84035 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4939040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jensen
- Naples8.3 mi NW
- Vernal11.2 mi NW
- Maeser13.7 mi NW
- Dinosaur, CO20.4 mi SE
- Lapoint23.4 mi W
- Bonanza25.0 mi S
- Randlett26.9 mi W
- Fort Duchesne28.1 mi W
- Whiterocks31.6 mi W
- Ballard31.7 mi W
- Roosevelt33.8 mi W
- Rangely, CO36.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Jensen
What county is Jensen in?
Jensen is in Uintah County, Utah.
What is the population of Jensen, UT?
372 people lived in Jensen at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jensen, UT?
The ZIP code of Jensen is 84035.
What is the elevation of Jensen?
4,760 feet (1,451 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jensen?
Naples (8.3 mi), Vernal (11.2 mi), Maeser (13.7 mi), Dinosaur (20.4 mi), Lapoint (23.4 mi).
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