ZIP Code 84078 Demographics & Data

Insights on Vernal, UT (ZIP Code 84078)

Utah

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 84078

ZIP Code 84078 is associated with the U.S. city Vernal in Utah (Uintah County). The current population estimate for the ZIP Code is 30,207. Approximately 17.1% of residents in this Utah region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $25,273. Median househould income in this region is $66,044, while about 9% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 84078 is approximately 30.3 years, and 12.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 84078

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 84078 is 30,207.

Vernal, UT

The 84078 ZIP Code is associated with Vernal, UT in Uintah County.

Area Codes associated with 84078

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 84078 include 435.

Sunrise / Sunset in 84078

Sunrise: 7:17 am
Sunset: 5:47 pm
Sunrise in 84078 7:17 am
Sunrise in 84078 5:47 pm

Weather forecast for 84078

This Afternoon's forecast for 84078: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 84078

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 84078 Fair

Internet in 84078

An estimated 84.0% of households in ZIP Code 84078 have broadband Internet service, while about 91.8% have a computer.

Gender in 84078

The gender split in ZIP Code 84078 is an estimated 51.0% male and approximately 49.0% female.

Health Insurance in 84078

Approximately 11.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 84078 (Vernal, UT) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 84078

The median household income in ZIP Code 84078 is $66,044, while the region's mean household income is $77,528. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,273. The per capita income in ZIP Code 84078 of $25,273 is approximately 15.12% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $29,775. An estimated 9.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 4.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.1% of the population in 84078 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.9% of 84078 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 84078

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.2%
$200,000 or more per year 3.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 84078

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 84078, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 9.1% of 84078 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 84078 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.3%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 84078

Industry Percent
White 95.3%
Black or African American 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 84078

Residents of ZIP Code 84078 are younger than average. The median age of 30.3 years in ZIP Code 84078 is approximately 20.47% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 66.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 84078 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 84078 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 84078

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.4%
5 to 9 years 11.2%
10 to 14 years 8.0%
15 to 19 years 7.0%
20 to 24 years 6.6%
25 to 34 years 15.5%
35 to 44 years 13.8%
45 to 54 years 9.3%
55 to 59 years 5.0%
60 to 64 years 4.1%
65 to 74 years 6.2%
75 to 84 years 2.4%
85 years and over 1.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 84078

In ZIP Code 84078, 86.7% of the population graduated high school, while 17.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.3% in this Uintah County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 84078

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 34.3%
Some college, no degree 28.8%
Associate's degree 6.5%
Bachelor's degree 12.6%
Graduate or professional degree 4.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 84078 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 84078

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 84078 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 84078 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 84078 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 84078

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 84078

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 84078

In 84078, 66.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.7 minutes. Approximately 19.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 84078 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.9% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 84078 workers 16 years and over work in information.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 84078

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 17.9%
Construction 6.1%
Manufacturing 2.3%
Wholesale trade 2.6%
Retail trade 15.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.1%
Information 1.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.4%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 5.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.9%
Other services, except public administration 5.5%
Public administration 5.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 84078

In ZIP Code 84078, 92.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Uintah County region.

Language Spoken in 84078

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.9%
Spanish 4.7%
Other Indo-European languages 1.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.5%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 84078

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 84078, an estimated 25.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Uintah County region.

Age of Housing in 84078

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 6.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 8.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 25.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 17.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 84078 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 84078 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.79 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 40.53% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 12.14% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes electricity rates in 84078 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 84078

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 84078 6.44¢/kWh 7.01¢/kWh 6.71¢/kWh
Utah 13.07¢/kWh 9.62¢/kWh 7.76¢/kWh
United States 17.78¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 84078

Month ZIP Code 84078 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.95 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.7 3 6.31
Mar 6.06 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.46 5.13 7.3
May 6.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.72 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.7 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.84 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.83 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.95 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 84078. This visualizes solar power levels in 84078 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.