City

East Carbon, UT

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Utah

👥991Population
💰$56,250Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$84,100Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.1% Female 40.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 17.7%Other: 1.5%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic17.7%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 56% above avg
HS Graduate194 (28%)
Some College170 (24.5%)
Associates155 (22.4%)
Bachelors73 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree101 (14.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 28%Some College: 24.5%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
HS Grad28.0%
Some College24.5%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,250 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$84,100 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,053/mo
Total Housing Units584
Vacant Units189

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
33%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
2000+
56%
About East Carbon, UT

East Carbon is a city in Utah, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 991 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, East Carbon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,250 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in East Carbon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,053 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Carbon is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.73%).

East Carbon, UT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Utah.

ZIP Codes in East Carbon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84520 991 $56,250 $84,100 $1,053 7.7% 25.1% 68.4%