ZIP Code 84520

ZIP code 84520 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.7 square miles in East Carbon, Carbon County, Utah. The area is home to 1,302 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 84520 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84520 sits at $38,482 (56% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $31,996. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. On housing, the median home value is $86,300 (80% below the state average) with median rent at $1,029 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84520 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 84520 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 →