County ProfileUT
Carbon County
Population: 20,412 · 6 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
20,412
People
Median age
38.6
Housing
Total households
8,123
Income
Median household income
$58,377
Housing
Total housing units
9,669
Employment
Employment rate
53%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.8%
County details
Local time 02:26:22(MT)| Name | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 6total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 5 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 435 |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (MT) |
| Coordinates | 39.673284, -110.5884845 |
| Land area | 1,479.3 sq miles(3,831.5 km²) |
Map of Carbon county, Utah with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Carbon County
Compare the largest cities in Carbon County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | 8,216 | $53,203 | 1ZIPs |
| Helper | 2,112 | $56,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Wellington | 1,605 | $61,466 | 1ZIPs |
| East Carbon | 1,556 | $37,991 | 1ZIPs |
| Sunnyside | 335 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Kenilworth | 200 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Carbon County
Review the most populated postal areas across Carbon County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84501 | Price | $58,617 | 13,111 |
| 84526 | Helper | $59,850 | 3,888 |
| 84542 | Wellington | $61,466 | 1,629 |
| 84520 | East Carbon | $38,482 | 1,225 |
| 84539 | Sunnyside | $36,927 | 335 |
| 84529 | Kenilworth | — | 205 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS