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ZIP Code 84526

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

4,134
5/sq mi
$59,850
Median income
$228,100
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 826.8 square miles in Helper, Carbon County, Utah. The area is home to 4,134 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 84526 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84526 sits at $59,850 (31% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $29,826. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $228,100 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $835 per month, and 72.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Carbon County, so you can benchmark 84526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 84526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84526.

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 84526, Helper, 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

4,134

Population

826.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84526?

44.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 87.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$59,850

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$29,826

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84526 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,850 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,611

Total Housing Units

1,851

Occupied Units

760

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$228,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$835

Median Rent

1956

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84526 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 180
2021 +22.6% 221
2022 +16.2% 256
2023 +19.4% 306
2024 -1.3% 302

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 84526, employing approximately 853 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,766,000.

67

Businesses

853

Employees

$47.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 19.4%
Manufacturing 12 17.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 10.4%
Construction 6 9.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 5 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 4.5%
Wholesale trade 3 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.5%

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 84526 vs 84529 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
84529 Kenilworth, UT 180 8.1 mi

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Pop: 13,612
84542 standard
Wellington, UT
Pop: 1,806
84520 standard
East Carbon, UT
Pop: 1,302
84539 standard
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Pop: 379
84529 standard
Kenilworth, UT
Pop: 180

Related Areas

Carbon County Helper, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84526 in? ▼
ZIP code 84526 (Helper) is located in Carbon County, Utah. Carbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carbon-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84526? ▼
ZIP code 84526 in Helper, UT has a population of 4,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84526 is $59,850, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84526 is $228,100, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84526 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84526? ▼
ZIP code 84526 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84526 are: Retail trade (13), Manufacturing (12), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84526 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 84526? ▼
In ZIP code 84526, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 84526? ▼
In ZIP code 84526, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84526 is 19.0% 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 Helper, UT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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