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Ferron, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84523

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

1,797
6/sq mi
$71,212
Median income
$229,500
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84523 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84523 covers 294.6 square miles in Ferron, Emery County, Utah (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,797 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 84523 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,212 (18% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $21,959. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $229,500 (47% below the state average); renters pay a median of $543 monthly, and 71.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Emery County, letting you compare 84523 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 84523, Ferron, 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

1,797

Population

294.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84523?

32.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 99.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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?

$71,212

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$21,959

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84523 ranks nationally

Ferron, UT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,212 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 41.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

595

Total Housing Units

516

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

3.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.3%
Renter 28.7%

$229,500

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$543

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 84523, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,114,000.

12

Businesses

60

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 84523 vs 84516 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
84516 Clawson, UT 227 7.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Emery County

84528 standard
Huntington, UT
Pop: 2,742
84513 standard
Castle Dale, UT
Pop: 1,710
84537 standard
Orangeville, UT
Pop: 1,505
84525 standard
Green River, UT
Pop: 1,183
84521 standard
Elmo, UT
Pop: 840
84518 standard
Cleveland, UT
Pop: 702

Related Areas

Emery County Ferron, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84523 in? ▼
ZIP code 84523 (Ferron) is located in Emery County, Utah. Emery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/emery-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84523? ▼
ZIP code 84523 in Ferron, UT has a population of 1,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84523? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84523 is $71,212, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84523? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84523 is $229,500, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84523? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84523 is White at 99.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84523? ▼
ZIP code 84523 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84523? ▼
In ZIP code 84523, 41.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84523? ▼
In ZIP code 84523, approximately 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84523? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84523 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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