84542 ZIP Code – Wellington, Utah
84542 is a small ZIP code in Wellington, Utah, part of Carbon County with a population of approximately 1,506 residents. The median household income is $54,063 — below the Utah average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $152,000, well below the national average, with 62.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $776 is below the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 11% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 19.2%, above the national average. About 13.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The median age is 34.1, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 84529, 84539, 84520.
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ZIP 84542 vs. Utah vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 84542 | UT Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,506 | 11k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $79k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $152k | $349k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $776 | $1,175 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 37.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | 10.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.2% | 30.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 84529 – Kenilworth
- 84539 – Sunnyside
- 84520 – East Carbon
- 84501 – Price
- 84521 – Elmo
- 84518 – Cleveland
- 84526 – Helper
- 84528 – Huntington
- 84021 – Duchesne
- 84513 – Castle Dale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84529 | KENILWORTH | 95 | $25,240 |
| 84539 | SUNNYSIDE | 362 | $34,896 |
| 84520 | EAST CARBON | 1,079 | $55,313 |
| 84501 | PRICE | 13,039 | $52,772 |
| 84521 | ELMO | 650 | $60,078 |