Carbon County, UT ZIP Codes
Utah (UT) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
20,372
population (2021)
-4.8%
pop change since 2010
49007
FIPS code
Carbon County ZIP code map
About Carbon County
Carbon County is located in Utah and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 20,372 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.8% from 21,403 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Carbon County is 49007.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 20,372 |
| 2010 population | 21,403 |
| Change | -4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Utah |
| FIPS code | 49007 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Carbon County
ZIP codes for Carbon County, UT (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84501 | Price | Carbon | View map |
| 84520 | East Carbon | Carbon | View map |
| 84526 | Helper | Carbon | View map |
| 84529 | Kenilworth | Carbon | View map |
| 84539 | Sunnyside | Carbon | View map |
| 84542 | Wellington | Carbon | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,976
Population
37.6
Median age
$54,403
Median household income
$26,599
Per capita income
$121,180
Median home value
$640
Median monthly rent
62.2%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
6,773
Housing units
13.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
554
Under 5
679
703
5–9
862
642
10–14
787
711
15–19
873
524
20–24
644
1,062
25–34
1,303
1,084
35–44
1,330
963
45–54
1,181
497
55–59
611
598
60–64
733
993
65–74
1,219
484
75–84
595
154
85+
190
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,180 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 14,796 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,635 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.3%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,880 | 84.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,245 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,242 | 5.9% |
| Other race | 419 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 226 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 111 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
19.2%
$25k–$35k
17.4%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
1.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 19.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 17.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 1.3% |
| Median income | $54,403 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.1%
$50k–$100k
24.8%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
29.3%
$300k–$500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,180 |
| Median rent / month | $640 |
| Owner occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter occupied | 37.8% |
| Vacant | 17.3% |
| Single-family detached | 83.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 19.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 35.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 85.8% |
| Electricity | 7.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,290 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 384 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,432 | 12.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,750 | 34.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,621 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,629 | 27.4% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 17.9% | 21.8% |
| Married | 69.7% | 50.5% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 10.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
40.8%
Associate's degree
12.1%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 325 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 360 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,218 | 40.4% |
| High school | 1,182 | 15.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,019 | 13.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
23.6%
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Retail trade
11.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.7%
Construction
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Other services
5.8%
Public administration
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.0% |
| Service | 9.8% |
| Sales & office | 35.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.3% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.7% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
21.7%
18 and over
13.4%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
24.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.3% |
| No physical activity | 21.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 924 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 33.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,743 | 90.0% |
| Spanish | 238 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 153 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 41 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,519 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 19,367 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 14,451 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 152 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 457 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 187 | 28.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,853 | 24.3% |
| Italian | 1,422 | 7.1% |
| Dutch | 1,116 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 778 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 459 | 2.3% |
| English | 411 | 2.1% |
| German | 194 | 1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.4% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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