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Emery County
Ferron, UT
84523
84523 ZIP Code — Ferron, UT
Emery County, Utah
ZIP code 84523 is located in
Ferron ,
Utah ,
within Emery County .
It covers approximately 115.31 square miles and serves a population of
1,643 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 435 .
About ZIP code 84523
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $191,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $66,154. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 84523 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,643
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
49
County FIPS
015
Geography
Land area
115.31 sq mi
Water area
0.74 sq mi
Latitude
38.8567
Longitude
-111.0594
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
435
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.2%
40.7%
31.5%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
37.8%
34.6%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
20.9%
27.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
7.0%
Demographics & statistics
$66,154
Median household income
$191,600
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 404 24.6% 18 and over 1,239 75.4% 65 and over 302 18.4% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,640 99.8% Two or more races 3 0.2% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.2%
40.7%
31.5%
$50k – $100k
41.8%
37.8%
34.6%
$100k – $200k
18.0%
20.9%
27.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
7.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.5% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 12.9% $50k–$75k 21.4% $75k–$100k 11.7% $100k–$150k 13.7% $150k–$200k 12.1% Median income $66,154
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $191,600 Median rent / month $603 Owner occupied 76.4% Renter occupied 23.6% Vacant 8.7% Single-family detached 82.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.1% Median rooms 6.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.0% 2000–2009 6.6% 1990–1999 8.5% 1980–1989 26.9% 1970–1979 31.4% 1960–1969 1.3% 1950–1959 2.5% 1940–1949 7.2% 1939 or earlier 12.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.7% 2 bedrooms 21.7% 3 bedrooms 44.8% 4 bedrooms 21.3% 5+ bedrooms 6.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.5% 1 vehicle 20.1% 2 vehicles 25.5% 3 or more 47.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 70.5% Electricity 12.6% Propane / LP gas 3.8% Fuel oil 2.7% Wood 7.6% Solar 2.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 331 59.5% Cohabiting couple 16 2.9% Male householder, no spouse 93 16.7% Female householder, no spouse 116 20.9% Households with children under 18 157 28.2% Households with seniors (65+) 183 32.9% Average household size 2.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.2% 27.6% Married 65.5% 55.7% Separated 2.0% 1.3% Widowed 5.6% 7.3% Divorced 12.7% 8.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
38.2%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.2% Bachelor's or higher 11.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 51 10.7% Kindergarten 49 10.3% Elementary school 179 37.7% High school 85 17.9% College / grad school 111 23.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Public administration
13.9%
Agriculture & mining
12.4%
Transportation & utilities
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Professional & management
6.3%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.6% Service 26.8% Sales & office 20.0% Natural resources & construction 21.8% Production & transportation 6.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.8% Government 32.1% Self-employed 5.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.3% Carpool 8.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.7% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 24.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
23.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.7% Retirement income 37.1% Supplemental Security 3.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 18.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.3% High blood pressure 33.1% High cholesterol 33.6% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.1% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 13.6% Binge drinking 11.3% No physical activity 20.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 25.4% Fair or poor health 15.9% Poor mental health 16.0% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.4% Visited dentist 65.3% Cholesterol screening 84.9% Teeth loss 14.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 63 5.1%
Disability % Any disability 19.9% Under 18 9.9% 18–64 years 11.7% 65 and over 62.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.9% Public insurance 36.3% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 1.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,590 96.8% 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) 1,636 99.6% Born in same state 1,636 99.6% Born in different state 1,395 84.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 0.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 303 18.4% Dutch 227 13.8% Italian 216 13.1%
Ancestry Count % English 28 1.7% Polish 26 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.8% Internet access 96.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84523
What city is ZIP code 84523 in?
ZIP code 84523 is primarily assigned to Ferron, Utah.
What county is ZIP code 84523 in?
ZIP code 84523 falls within Emery County, Utah.
Does ZIP code 84523 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 84523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 84523?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84523?
The median home value in ZIP code 84523 is $191,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 84523?
ZIP code 84523 has an estimated population of 1,643 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 84523 in?
ZIP code 84523 observes the MST timezone.
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