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 Moderate-density area
- $61,466
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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 covers 17.3 square miles in Wellington, Carbon County, Utah (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,806 residents on file, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84542 reports a modest median household income of $61,466 (29% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,729. The poverty rate is 18.8%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $179,500 (58% below the average Utah ZIP), and median rent is $888; owner occupancy is 62.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Carbon County, so 84542 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 84542
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellington, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84542.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 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 84542, Wellington, 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
1,806
Population
17.3
Area (sq mi)
104
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84542?
33.5
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
1.5%
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?
$61,466
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$32,729
Per Capita Income
18.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 84542 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Wellington, 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)
$61,466 15th percentile higher than 15% of 258 Utah ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
714housing units
714
Total Housing Units
590
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,500
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 84501
Price (84501)
13,612 residents
- 84542 1,806
Wellington (84542)
1,806 residents
- 84521 840
Elmo (84521)
840 residents
- 84529 180
Kenilworth (84529)
180 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84542 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84542 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84542
Wellington (84542)
$61,466 median income
- 84501
Price (84501)
$58,617 median income
- 84521
Elmo (84521)
$49,583 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84542, 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 (1,806 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 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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