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Vernal, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84078

Uintah County, Utah — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

25,851
11/sq mi
$75,113
Median income
$309,000
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vernal pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2393.6 square miles in Vernal, Uintah County, Utah. The area is home to 25,851 residents, producing a population density of 11 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 84078 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84078 sits at $75,113 (13% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $31,568. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $309,000 (28% below the state average) with median rent at $932 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 84078 sits relative to Utah and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 84078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84078.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84078, Vernal, UT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

25,851

Population

2393.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84078?

32.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,113

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$31,568

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84078 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,113 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,141

Total Housing Units

10,027

Occupied Units

1,114

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$309,000

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$932

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.2%

YoY Change (2024)

329

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+229%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84078 have increased 10.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 193
2021 +10.8% 214
2022 +21.6% 261
2023 +14.6% 299
2024 +10.2% 329

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,039 business establishments in ZIP 84078, employing approximately 9,942 people with a combined annual payroll of $561,761,000.

1,039

Businesses

9,942

Employees

$561.8M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 128 12.3%
Retail trade 122 11.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 99 9.5%
Transportation and warehousing 94 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 80 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 78 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 77 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 6.9%
Wholesale trade 50 4.8%
Finance and insurance 38 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 3.0%
Manufacturing 28 2.7%
Information 12 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.1%
Educational services 11 1.1%
Utilities 7 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84078 in? ▼
ZIP code 84078 (Vernal) is located in Uintah County, Utah. Uintah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/uintah-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84078? ▼
ZIP code 84078 in Vernal, UT has a population of 25,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84078 is $75,113, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84078 is $309,000, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84078 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84078? ▼
ZIP code 84078 has 1,039 business establishments employing approximately 9,942 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84078 are: Construction (128), Retail trade (122), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (99). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84078 increased by 10.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84078? ▼
In ZIP code 84078, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 84078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84078 is 20.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84078? ▼
In ZIP code 84078, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84078 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Vernal, UT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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