84520 ZIP Code — East Carbon, UT

Carbon County, Utah

ZIP code 84520 is located in East Carbon, Utah, within Carbon County. It covers approximately 6.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84520

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 $81,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $55,313. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 84520 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,079

population

6.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84520 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84520

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City	Status
East Carbon	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,079
Population density	165 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	6.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.6378
Longitude	-110.2587
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	70.7%	49.4%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.9%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	14.3%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

1,079

Population

165

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$55,313

Median household income

$26,694

Per capita income

$81,200

Median home value

$848

Median monthly rent

61.6%

Home ownership

20.9%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

457

Housing units

14.6%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	251	23.3%
18 and over	828	76.7%
65 and over	239	22.2%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,021	93.8%
Two or more races	46	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	49.4%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	34.9%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	14.3%	27.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	7.0%

$10k–$15k 13.4%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.4%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	21.2%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
Median income	$55,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 53.1%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,200
Median rent / month	$848
Owner occupied	61.6%
Renter occupied	38.4%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	98.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	71.1%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.1%
2 bedrooms	41.5%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	33.4%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.5%
Electricity	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	255	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	20	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	74	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	76	17.9%
Households with children under 18	140	32.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	162	38.1%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	12.8%
Married	58.7%	66.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.0%
Divorced	22.1%	15.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 33.0%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	11.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	155	68.6%
High school	32	14.2%
College / grad school	13	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.8%

Construction 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.4%

Professional & management 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Public administration 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	22.5%
Production & transportation	35.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 20.9%

Under 18 years 29.5%

18 and over 18.2%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	20.0%
Supplemental Security	20.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.3%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	51.1%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,020	94.5%
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)	1,079	100.0%
Born in same state	1,079	100.0%
Born in different state	702	65.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	179	16.6%
Italian	134	12.4%
Polish	47	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	2.8%
Arab	27	2.5%
Dutch	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84520

What city is ZIP code 84520 in?

ZIP code 84520 is primarily assigned to East Carbon, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84520 in?

ZIP code 84520 falls within Carbon County, Utah.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84520?

21% of residents in ZIP code 84520 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 84520 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 84520 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 84520?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 84520 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 84520 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 84520 in?

ZIP code 84520 observes the MST timezone.