84542 ZIP Code — Wellington, UT

Carbon County, Utah

ZIP code 84542 is located in Wellington, Utah, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 16.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84542

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $54,063. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 15 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 84542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,506
population
16.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
84542 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 84542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Wellington Acceptable
Wellington Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
84501 Price (11 mi) 84526 Helper (11.5 mi) 84521 Elmo (17.4 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,506
Population density 92 / sq mi
State FIPS 49
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 16.41 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 39.5393
Longitude -110.6757
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 54.5% 49.4% 31.5%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 34.9% 34.6%
$100k – $200k 9.1% 14.3% 27.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.4% 7.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,506
Population
92
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$54,063
Median household income
$23,443
Per capita income
$152,000
Median home value
$776
Median monthly rent
60.9%
Home ownership
22.4%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
489
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
47
Under 5
52
68
5–9
75
38
10–14
41
33
15–19
36
54
20–24
59
99
25–34
108
95
35–44
104
71
45–54
78
29
55–59
32
34
60–64
38
96
65–74
105
51
75–84
55
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834823.1%
18 and over1,15876.9%
65 and over31520.9%
Median age36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or more races 5%
Other race 2.8%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,37484.9%
Hispanic or Latino1126.9%
Two or more races815%
Other race452.8%
Black or African American60.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.5% 49.4% 31.5%
$50k – $100k 36.1% 34.9% 34.6%
$100k – $200k 9.1% 14.3% 27.0%
Over $200k 0.3% 1.4% 7.0%
Under $10k 9.2%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 19.2%
$25k–$35k 7.2%
$35k–$50k 10.2%
$50k–$75k 24.7%
$75k–$100k 12.7%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 1.3%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.2%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k19.2%
$25k–$35k7.2%
$35k–$50k10.2%
$50k–$75k24.7%
$75k–$100k12.7%
$100k–$150k11.5%
$150k–$200k1.3%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$54,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%
$50k–$100k 26.4%
$100k–$150k 15.9%
$150k–$200k 22.0%
$200k–$300k 10.4%
$300k–$500k 18.4%
$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$152,000
Median rent / month$776
Owner occupied60.9%
Renter occupied39.1%
Vacant17.3%
Single-family detached61.5%
Large apartment buildings2.4%
Mobile homes17.0%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.1%
2000–20091.2%
1990–199916.3%
1980–198923.8%
1970–197931.0%
1960–19692.8%
1950–19596.6%
1940–19492.8%
1939 or earlier13.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom1.2%
2 bedrooms14.2%
3 bedrooms62.2%
4 bedrooms11.9%
5+ bedrooms8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.8%
1 vehicle29.3%
2 vehicles43.1%
3 or more24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas86.3%
Electricity11.7%
Propane / LP gas0.3%
Wood1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family34758.0%
Cohabiting couple477.9%
Male householder, no spouse498.2%
Female householder, no spouse15525.9%
Households with children under 1817729.6%
Households with seniors (65+)19532.6%
Average household size2.52

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.3%14.8%
Married69.6%61.5%
Separated0.0%2.4%
Widowed2.1%9.5%
Divorced3.9%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 36.8%
Some college, no degree 21.5%
Associate's degree 18.5%
Bachelor's degree 10.1%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool277.9%
Kindergarten4212.3%
Elementary school14442.2%
High school5616.4%
College / grad school7221.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 15.6%
Education & healthcare 14.6%
Retail trade 14.4%
Professional & management 13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%
Construction 9.2%
Wholesale trade 6.2%
Other services 5.3%
Agriculture & mining 5.2%
Finance & real estate 3.2%
Information 1.4%
Manufacturing 0.9%
Public administration 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts27.9%
Service13.9%
Sales & office22.6%
Natural resources & construction18.7%
Production & transportation17.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.8%
Government6.2%
Self-employed11.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.3%
Carpool10.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home11.9%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)15.3

Poverty

All people 22.4%
Under 18 years 31.3%
18 and over 19.8%
Married-couple families 14.7%
Female-led households 47.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.0%
Retirement income24.7%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP15.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.5%
High blood pressure29.6%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma11.8%
Arthritis27.1%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer6.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking12.3%
Binge drinking12.1%
No physical activity20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.8%
Depression26.5%
Fair or poor health13.6%
Poor mental health16.3%
Poor physical health10.8%
No health insurance13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.0%
Visited dentist65.0%
Cholesterol screening84.4%
Teeth loss13.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1049.0%
Disability%
Any disability20.8%
Under 183.4%
18–64 years17.6%
65 and over48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance64.1%
Public insurance44.2%
No insurance12.0%
Uninsured under 1913.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,40793.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,47197.7%
Born in same state1,46497.2%
Born in different state1,12774.8%
Foreign born70.5%
Naturalized citizen352.3%
Not a US citizen925.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French33122%
Italian996.6%
English573.8%
AncestryCount%
Dutch392.6%
Arab302%
Polish251.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.7%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84542

What city is ZIP code 84542 in?

ZIP code 84542 is primarily assigned to Wellington, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84542 in?

ZIP code 84542 falls within Carbon County, Utah.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84542?

22% of residents in ZIP code 84542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 84542 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 84542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84542?

The median home value in ZIP code 84542 is $152,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 84542?

ZIP code 84542 has an estimated population of 1,506 residents, with a density of 92 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 84542 in?

ZIP code 84542 observes the MST timezone.

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