84522 ZIP Code — Emery, UT

Emery County, Utah

ZIP code 84522 is located in Emery, Utah, within Emery County. It covers approximately 68.89 square miles and serves a population of 373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84522

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,333. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 84522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

373

population

68.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emery	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	373
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	68.89 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.9062
Longitude	-110.9499
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	435

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	40.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	37.8%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	20.9%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

373

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$68,333

Median household income

$22,713

Per capita income

$111,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	140	37.5%
18 and over	233	62.5%
65 and over	67	18.0%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81%

Two or more races 16.9%

Black or African American 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	302	81%
Two or more races	63	16.9%
Black or African American	8	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.7%	40.7%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	38.4%	37.8%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	20.9%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	7.0%

Under $10k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 1.8%

$50k–$75k 29.1%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	1.8%
$50k–$75k	29.1%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$68,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 40.2%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$1M+ 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	95.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.5%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	7.9%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	29.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	14.5%
3 or more	53.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	40.9%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	18.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	58.2%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	9	8.2%
Female householder, no spouse	33	30.0%
Households with children under 18	42	38.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	41	37.3%
Average household size	3.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.2%	14.0%
Married	38.0%	55.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	17.1%
Divorced	10.5%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 19.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	39.9%
High school	76	51.4%
College / grad school	8	5.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.7%

Professional & management 16.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Construction 8.0%

Public administration 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Retail trade 2.9%

Information 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	21.7%
Sales & office	8.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.6%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.0%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	24.7%
65 and over	56.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.7%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	370	99.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	373	100.0%
Born in same state	373	100.0%
Born in different state	302	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	141	37.8%
French	93	24.9%
Arab	17	4.6%
Italian	7	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	1.6%
Polish	6	1.6%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.5%
Internet access	95.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84522

What city is ZIP code 84522 in?

ZIP code 84522 is primarily assigned to Emery, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84522 in?

ZIP code 84522 falls within Emery County, Utah.

Is ZIP code 84522 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 84522 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84522?

26% of residents in ZIP code 84522 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 84522 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 84522 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 84522 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 84522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 84522 in?

ZIP code 84522 observes the MST timezone.