Helper, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84526
Carbon County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,134
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,850
- Median income Below-median income area
- $228,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84526 (Helper, UT) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.1 in 2023 to 302.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84526 covers 826.8 square miles in Helper, Carbon County, Utah (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,134 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84526 reports a modest median household income of $59,850 (31% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,826. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,100 (47% below the average Utah ZIP), and median rent is $835; owner occupancy is 72.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Carbon County, so 84526 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 84526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Helper, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84526.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 84526, Helper, 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
4,134
Population
826.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84526?
44.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
1.7%
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?
$59,850
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$29,826
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 84526 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Helper, 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)
$59,850 14th percentile higher than 14% of 258 Utah ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Utah 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,611housing units
2,611
Total Housing Units
1,851
Occupied Units
760
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84526, 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 (4,134 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 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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