84526 ZIP Code — Helper, UT

Carbon County, Utah

ZIP code 84526 is located in Helper, Utah, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 193.66 square miles and serves a population of 4,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84526

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 $183,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $59,938. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 84526 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,257

population

193.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84526 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84526

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Helper	Acceptable
Helper	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

84501 Price (8.7 mi) 84542 Wellington (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,257
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	193.66 sq mi
Water area	4.24 sq mi
Latitude	39.6782
Longitude	-110.7942
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	42.7%	49.4%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	34.9%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.3%	27.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.4%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

4,257

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$59,938

Median household income

$29,375

Per capita income

$183,900

Median home value

$737

Median monthly rent

66.8%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,014

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

142

5–9

166

138

10–14

162

148

15–19

173

20–24

180

25–34

210

255

35–44

300

197

45–54

230

177

55–59

208

220

60–64

257

178

65–74

208

158

75–84

185

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	924	21.7%
18 and over	3,333	78.3%
65 and over	788	18.5%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,998	90.6%
Two or more races	158	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	155	3.5%
Other race	66	1.5%
Black or African American	29	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.7%	49.4%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	43.2%	34.9%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.3%	27.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.4%	7.0%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$59,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 29.8%

$200k–$300k 30.8%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$183,900
Median rent / month	$737
Owner occupied	66.8%
Renter occupied	33.2%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	86.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	13.5%
1939 or earlier	33.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	46.1%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.9%
Electricity	9.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.5%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,083	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	98	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	327	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	356	19.1%
Households with children under 18	395	21.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	602	32.3%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	19.5%
Married	66.1%	58.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.7%
Widowed	4.0%	11.8%
Divorced	10.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	3.7%
Kindergarten	76	7.5%
Elementary school	523	51.5%
High school	208	20.5%
College / grad school	171	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Retail trade 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 8.0%

Construction 7.6%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.9%
Production & transportation	13.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.6%
Government	25.4%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.5%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 34.5%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 10.3%

Female-led households 6.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	30.8%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.2%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	31.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,115	96.7%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,194	98.5%
Born in same state	4,155	97.6%
Born in different state	3,262	76.6%
Foreign born	39	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	63	1.5%
Not a US citizen	50	79.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	974	22.9%
Italian	294	6.9%
Dutch	282	6.6%
Arab	113	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	109	2.6%
Polish	88	2.1%
German	85	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84526

What city is ZIP code 84526 in?

ZIP code 84526 is primarily assigned to Helper, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84526 in?

ZIP code 84526 falls within Carbon County, Utah.

Does ZIP code 84526 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 84526 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84526?

18% of residents in ZIP code 84526 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84526?

The median home value in ZIP code 84526 is $183,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 84526?

ZIP code 84526 has an estimated population of 4,257 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 84526 in?

ZIP code 84526 observes the MST timezone.