Moab

City in Grand County, Utah

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Moab is a city in Grand County, Utah, with 5,366 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,026 ft (1,227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Castle Valley, 9.2 miles NE.

About Moab

Moab ( ) is the largest city in and the county seat of Grand County in eastern Utah in the western United States, known for its dramatic scenery. The population was 5,366 at the 2020 census. Moab attracts many tourists annually, mostly visitors to the nearby Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. The town is a popular base for mountain bikers who ride the extensive network of trails including the Slickrock Trail, and for off-roaders who come for the annual Moab Jeep Safari.

Moab is home to one of the nine regional campuses of Utah State University.

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Living in Moab

Median household income
$61,667
Median home value
$518,900
Median rent
$969/mo
Median age
35.8
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Moab, UT population

Moab had 5,366 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,366
Density1,115 per sq mi (431 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Moab at a glance

StateUtah (UT)
CountyGrand County
TypeCity
Population5,366 (2020)
Land area4.81 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Elevation4,026 ft (1,227 m)
Coordinates38.5701° N, 109.5478° W
ZIP code84532
Official websitemoabcity.org
Census code (GEOID)4950700

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Moab

What county is Moab in?

Moab is in Grand County, Utah.

What is the population of Moab, UT?

5,366 people lived in Moab at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Moab, UT?

The ZIP code of Moab is 84532.

What is the elevation of Moab?

4,026 feet (1,227 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Moab?

Castle Valley (9.2 mi), Spanish Valley (9.5 mi), La Sal (24.1 mi), Thompson Springs (28.5 mi), Green River (44.5 mi).

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