84078 ZIP Code — Vernal, UT
Uintah County, Utah
ZIP code 84078 is located in Vernal, Utah, within Uintah County. It covers approximately 1,337.16 square miles and serves a population of 30,075 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.
About ZIP code 84078
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $263,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $70,694.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
30,075
population
1,337.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
84078 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 84078
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vernal | Acceptable |
| Vernal | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,075 |
| Population density | 30,075 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 49 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,337.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 10.40 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1602 |
| Longitude | -109.5478 |
| 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 | 41.1% | 43.3% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.0% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 21.2% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 3.5% | 7.0% |
Demographics & statistics
30,075
Population
30,075
People per sq mi
31.6
Median age
$70,694
Median household income
$27,637
Per capita income
$263,700
Median home value
$791
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
8,486
Housing units
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,289
Under 5
1,268
1,577
5–9
1,553
1,304
10–14
1,283
1,198
15–19
1,180
947
20–24
932
2,040
25–34
2,007
2,139
35–44
2,105
1,539
45–54
1,515
754
55–59
743
717
60–64
706
1,019
65–74
1,003
491
75–84
483
143
85+
140
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,893 | 32.9% |
| 18 and over | 20,182 | 67.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,279 | 10.9% |
| Median age | 31.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.9%
Other race
2%
Black or African American
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,750 | 81% |
| Two or more races | 2,437 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,717 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 924 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 621 | 2% |
| Black or African American | 152 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.1% | 43.3% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.7% | 32.0% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.8% | 21.2% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 3.5% | 7.0% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
7.0%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $70,694 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
13.2%
$200k–$300k
32.7%
$300k–$500k
27.1%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,700 |
| Median rent / month | $791 |
| Owner occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter occupied | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 70.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.0% |
| Mobile homes | 10.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.31 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% |
| 3 or more | 30.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.3% |
| Electricity | 18.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.7% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,801 | 60.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 429 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,489 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,858 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,269 | 44.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,314 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 3.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 22.8% |
| Married | 55.2% | 58.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
27.1%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 436 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 601 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,460 | 52.0% |
| High school | 2,084 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 997 | 11.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Retail trade
16.2%
Agriculture & mining
13.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Public administration
5.5%
Professional & management
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Other services
3.3%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 20.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 11.6% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
21.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 12.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,037 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 12.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,518 | 91.5% |
| Spanish | 411 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 276 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 31 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,439 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 29,361 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 20,147 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 78 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 636 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 241 | 37.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,675 | 25.5% |
| Italian | 1,687 | 5.6% |
| Arab | 1,687 | 5.6% |
| Polish | 425 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 389 | 1.3% |
| English | 314 | 1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.8% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84078
What city is ZIP code 84078 in?
ZIP code 84078 is primarily assigned to Vernal, Utah.
What county is ZIP code 84078 in?
ZIP code 84078 falls within Uintah County, Utah.
Is ZIP code 84078 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 84078 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 84078?
ZIP code 84078 has an estimated population of 30,075 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 84078?
The median household income in ZIP code 84078 is $70,694, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84078?
The median home value in ZIP code 84078 is $263,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 84078 in?
ZIP code 84078 observes the MST timezone.