City

Wellington, UT

1 ZIP code  ·  Carbon County  ·  Utah

👥1,526Population
💰$58,807Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$173,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 12.1%Other: 1.9%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic12.1%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty19.2% ▲ 92% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
HS Graduate365 (39.5%)
Some College150 (16.3%)
Associates117 (12.7%)
Bachelors159 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree132 (14.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
HS Grad39.5%
Some College16.3%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.6%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,807 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$173,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units691
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Wellington, UT

Wellington is a city in Utah, located in Carbon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,526 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Wellington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,807 is below the national average. Approximately 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wellington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month.

The population of Wellington is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84542 1,526 $58,807 $173,100 $868 6.1% 31.5% 59.5%