| ZIP Code | 84542 |
|---|---|
| City | Wellington |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Carbon County |
| Area Code | 435 |
| Elevation | 5,458 ft |
| Latitude | 39.742906 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -110.48845 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 49007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 19.2% ▲ 92% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 365 (39.5%) |
| Some College | 150 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 117 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 159 (17.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 132 (14.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,807 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $173,100 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $868/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 691 |
| Vacant Units | 114 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 691 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 114 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 84542 is located in Wellington, Utah, within Carbon County. With a population of 1,526, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 84542 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,807 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 84542 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $868 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.5%) and renters (40.6%). Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 84542 is primarily White (86.04%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.2%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 84542 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 84542 in Wellington, UT is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 1,526 residents, a median household income of $58,807, and a median home value of $173,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Utah.