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Carbon County, UT
10 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Carbon County, Utah.
Population
20,517
Land area
1,479sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Carbon County
Carbon County at a glance
- Carbon County is 66% less dense than Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,377, 39% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,500 (53% below Utah) and median rent is $870 a month.
- Its largest cities are Price (8,248), Helper (2,698) and Carbonville (1,636).
Local data for Carbon County, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carbon County, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,377
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$228,500
Prices +3.4% in a year
Median rent
$870/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,269), German Americans (1,672), Irish Americans (1,388).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,481
8,724 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,578
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$183M
FY 2026, $8,944 per person
PPP loans
$31.79M
470 loans, 4,188 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.14K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Carbon County, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carbon County, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
105
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
40
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 8°F
9.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carbon County, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Carbon County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Carbon County, UT?
- Price is the largest city or town in Carbon County, with about 8,248 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Carbon County?
- Carbon County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 84501, 84520, 84526, 84529, 84539.
- What is the population of Carbon County, UT?
- About 20,517 people live in Carbon County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Carbon County?
- Carbon County borders Utah County, Uintah County, Sanpete County, Duchesne County, Emery County, Grand County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023