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Wellington, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84542

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

1,806
104/sq mi
$61,466
Median income
$179,500
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84542 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.3 square miles in Wellington, Carbon County, Utah. The area is home to 1,806 residents, producing a population density of 104 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 84542 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84542 sits at $61,466 (29% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $32,729. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $179,500 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $888 per month, and 62.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84542 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Carbon County, so you can benchmark 84542 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 84542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84542.

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 84542, Wellington, 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

1,806

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84542?

33.5

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

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?

$61,466

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$32,729

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84542 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,466 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

714

Total Housing Units

590

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.4%
Renter 37.6%

$179,500

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$888

Median Rent

1978

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

+24.1%

YoY Change (2021)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84542 have increased 24.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +5.8% 138
2018 +2.0% 141
2019 +2.4% 144
2020 +21.4% 175
2021 +24.1% 217

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 84542, employing approximately 426 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,948,000.

30

Businesses

426

Employees

$23.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 16.7%
Construction 4 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 4 13.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 10.0%
Manufacturing 3 10.0%

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 84542 vs 84501 →

ZIP 84542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84542 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 84542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 84542 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
84501 Price, UT 13,612 1.4 mi
84521 Elmo, UT 840 8.7 mi
84529 Kenilworth, UT 180 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carbon County

84501 standard
Price, UT
Pop: 13,612
84526 standard
Helper, UT
Pop: 4,134
84520 standard
East Carbon, UT
Pop: 1,302
84539 standard
Sunnyside, UT
Pop: 379
84529 standard
Kenilworth, UT
Pop: 180

Related Areas

Carbon County Wellington, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84542 in? ▼
ZIP code 84542 (Wellington) 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 84542? ▼
ZIP code 84542 in Wellington, UT has a population of 1,806 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84542 is $61,466, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84542 is $179,500, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84542 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84542? ▼
ZIP code 84542 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84542 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (5), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84542? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84542 increased by 24.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 84542? ▼
In ZIP code 84542, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 84542? ▼
In ZIP code 84542, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84542 is 18.8% 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 Wellington, UT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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