ZIP Code 84078: Population, Income, Housing

State: UT

Total population: 30,975 Household income: $75,113 Rent: $932

Overview

Total population

30,975

Rent

$932

Year built

1994

Household income

$75,113

Per capita income

$31,568

Poverty rate

11%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

29.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Utah

County

Uintah County

City

Vernal

Total population

30,975

Adults over 25

18,159

Total households

10,027

Household size

3.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$75,113

Per capita income

$31,568

Poverty rate

11%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

29.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$932

Year built

1994

Households that rent

28.4%

Households that own

71.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

85.5%

Black

0.5%

Asian

0.7%

Two or more races

9.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

9.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

90.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,914 (92.3%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

999 (7.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

35.4%

High school graduate or GED

34.9%

Some college or associate degree

11.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

18%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 84078 with: Utah United States

ZIP 84078

Total population30,975

Rent$932

Year built1994

Household income$75,113

Per capita income$31,568

Poverty rate11%

Unemployment rateN/A

Utah State

Total population3,392,331

Rent$1,496

Year built1992

Household income$95,166

Per capita income$40,873

Poverty rate8.5%

Unemployment rate3.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP84078	StateUtah	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,975	3,392,331	334,922,499
Rent	$932	$1,496	$1,413
Year built	1994	1992	1980
Household income	$75,113	$95,166	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,568	$40,873	$44,673
Poverty rate	11%	8.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.2%	4%

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Summary for 84078

Rent & Income

In 84078, the typical monthly rent is $932 and the typical household income is $75,113. Rent here is lower than Utah, and household income is lower than Utah. The estimated poverty rate is 11%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 28.4% of households. Around 29.3% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Only about 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 84078 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 84078 — Poverty

How ZIP 84078 compares in Utah (54 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$932	1 / 54	from lower rent	$932 – $2,201
Household income	$75,113	44 / 54	from higher income	$52,811 – $134,375
Poverty rate	11%	42 / 54	from lower poverty	2.8% – 34.3%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Utah with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 84078

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 1st out of 54 ZIP Codes in Utah. At the state level, values extend from $932 in ZIP 84078 up to $2,201 in ZIP 84045.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 84078 holds the 44th out of 54 ZIP Codes. In Utah as a whole, the range goes from $52,811 in ZIP 84606 up to $134,375 in ZIP 84037.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 84078 ranks 42nd out of 54 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.8% in ZIP 84065 up to 34.3% in ZIP 84606.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 84078 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $932 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 84078

Annual Household Income: $75,113

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 84078

Estimated Rate: 11%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 84078

In ZIP Code 84078, households that rent: 2,851 (28.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,851	28.4%
Owner-Occupied	7,176	71.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 84078

In ZIP Code 84078, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 835 (29.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	835	29.3%
Other renter households	2,016	70.7%
Total renter households	2,851	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 84078

Less than High School: 6,434 people (35.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,331 people (34.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,131 people (11.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,263 people (18%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 18,159

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.