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 Low-density area
- $75,113
- Median income Near-median income area
- $309,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84078 (Vernal, UT) rose +10.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.7 in 2023 to 329.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84078 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vernal, Uintah County, Utah, with 25,851 residents across 2393.6 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,113 (13% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,568. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $309,000 (28% below the average Utah ZIP), and median rent is $932; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Utah and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 84078.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 84078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vernal, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84078.
- Construction
Construction
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
99 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
94 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 84078?
32.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$31,568
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84078 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Vernal, UT household income vs. every Utah ZIP code
Median household income among 258 reporting Utah ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,113 36th percentile higher than 36% of 258 Utah ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,141housing units
11,141
Total Housing Units
10,027
Occupied Units
1,114
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,000
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84078, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,851 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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