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Benson, UT

Census-designated place in Cache County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84335, 84339.

Population

1,776

Land area

30.1sq mi

People per sq mi

59

ZIP codes

2

Benson and its ZIP codes

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Benson at a glance

  • Benson is 44% denser than Utah as a whole.
  • The median household income is $93,194, close to the Utah median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,300 (40% below Utah) and median rent is $953 a month.

Local data for Benson, UT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Benson, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$93,194

Poverty rate

7.9%

Median home value

$291,300

Median rent

$953/mo

Homeownership

73.8%

Bachelor's or higher

35.0%

Median age

32.6

Average commute

19.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (86), Ecuadorian Americans (74), Italian Americans (67).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cache County. PPP loans are for Benson.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.7%

Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,327

63,788 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,880

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$771M

FY 2026, $5,787 per person

Cache County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Benson, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.3%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.0%
  • Bicycle2.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
  • Worked from home13.7%

Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Benson, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

183

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

83

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 14°F

16.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Benson, UT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.3%

U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

ZIP codes in Benson

2 in or overlapping Benson. Population shown

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Cities near Benson

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PeterCensus-designated place3.3 mi21.4
MendonCity3.8 mi1.6
LoganCity4.8 mi18.1
River HeightsCity6.2 mi0.7
North LoganCity6.4 mi7.1
ProvidenceCity7 mi4.2
Hyde ParkCity7.1 mi4.8
MillvilleCity7.2 mi2.6
CacheCensus-designated place7.4 mi5.8
NibleyCity7.5 mi4.5
SmithfieldCity7.8 mi6
AmalgaTown7.9 mi3.4
NewtonTown8.2 mi0.9
WellsvilleCity8.8 mi7.3
DeweyvilleTown9.2 mi6.4
HyrumCity9.6 mi6.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Benson, UT in?
Benson is in Cache County, Utah.
What ZIP codes are in Benson, UT?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Benson include 84335, 84339.
What is the population of Benson, UT?
About 1,776 people live in Benson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Benson?
Nearby places include Peter (3.3 mi), Mendon (3.8 mi), Logan (4.8 mi), River Heights (6.2 mi), North Logan (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023