84539 ZIP Code — Sunnyside, UT

Carbon County, Utah

ZIP code 84539 is located in Sunnyside, Utah, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 9.77 square miles and serves a population of 362 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84539

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,896. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 84539 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

362

population

9.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunnyside	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	362
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	9.77 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.6738
Longitude	-110.5866
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	56.7%	49.4%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.9%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.3%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

362

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$34,896

Median household income

$18,203

Per capita income

$79,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

30.6%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

5.9%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	18.2%
18 and over	296	81.8%
65 and over	107	29.6%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	334	89.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	2.9%
Two or more races	11	2.9%
Other race	5	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	49.4%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	34.9%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.3%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	7.0%

Under $10k 13.4%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 19.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.4%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	19.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
Median income	$34,896

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.2%

$50k–$100k 23.6%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	28.3%
Single-family detached	95.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	59.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	59.1%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	13.4%
2 vehicles	64.8%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	87	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	11	7.7%
Female householder, no spouse	39	27.5%
Households with children under 18	43	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	47.9%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	16.5%
Married	55.3%	56.3%
Separated	0.7%	9.5%
Widowed	0.0%	7.0%
Divorced	6.0%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 20.1%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	9.8%
Kindergarten	9	14.8%
Elementary school	27	44.3%
High school	16	26.2%
College / grad school	3	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Transportation & utilities 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 12.7%

Retail trade 11.8%

Wholesale trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Construction 4.9%

Other services 4.9%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.8%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.6%
Production & transportation	28.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.8%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	13.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.9%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 25.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.3%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	30.6%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.9%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	58.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	344	95.0%
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)	362	100.0%
Born in same state	362	100.0%
Born in different state	266	73.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	20.7%
Arab	38	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	5.2%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84539

What city is ZIP code 84539 in?

ZIP code 84539 is primarily assigned to Sunnyside, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84539 in?

ZIP code 84539 falls within Carbon County, Utah.

Does ZIP code 84539 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 84539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 84539 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 84539 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 84539?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 84539 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 84539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 84539 in?

ZIP code 84539 observes the MST timezone.