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East Basin, UT
Census-designated place in Summit County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84098.
Population
4,002
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
445
ZIP codes
1
East Basin and its ZIP codes
East Basin at a glance
- East Basin is about 11 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $145,678, 53% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,305,600 (about 2.7 times the Utah figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for East Basin, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
East Basin, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$145,678
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$1,305,600
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
79.6%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (676), Swedish Americans (399), Irish Americans (297).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Summit County. PPP loans are for East Basin.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,700
32,506 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$280,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$271M
FY 2026, $6,388 per person
How people get to work
East Basin, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home35.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
East Basin, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
222
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
183
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
16.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in East Basin, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.3%
U.S. 33.3% -14.0 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
5.6%
U.S. 12.8% -7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
ZIP codes in East Basin
1 in or overlapping East Basin. Population shown
Cities near East Basin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver SummitCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 11.2 |
| SnydervilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 10.9 |
| WanshipCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Park CityCity | 6.5 mi | 22.3 |
| PeoaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Summit ParkCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 13.5 |
| HideoutTown | 7 mi | 4.1 |
| OakleyCity | 9.6 mi | 7.1 |
| HoytsvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.5 |
| MarionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| BrightonTown | 11 mi | 15.8 |
| KamasCity | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| CoalvilleCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| FrancisTown | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| SamakCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| AltaTown | 14 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is East Basin, UT in?
- East Basin is in Summit County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in East Basin, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping East Basin include 84098.
- What is the population of East Basin, UT?
- About 4,002 people live in East Basin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near East Basin?
- Nearby places include Silver Summit (3 mi), Snyderville (5.1 mi), Wanship (5.2 mi), Park City (6.5 mi), Peoa (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023