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Emery County, UT
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Emery County, Utah.
Population
10,046
Land area
4,463sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Emery County
Emery County at a glance
- Emery County is 95% less dense than Utah as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,291 a year, 22% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,700 (55% below Utah) and median rent is $739 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Huntington (1,965), Castle Dale (1,546) and Ferron (1,517).
Local data for Emery County, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emery County, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,291
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$218,700
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
80.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (662), Scottish Americans (569), German Americans (470).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,000
3,628 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.2M
FY 2026, $9,587 per person
PPP loans
$14.5M
331 loans, 1,572 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Emery County, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled13.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emery County, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
186
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 10°F
8.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emery County, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Emery County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Emery County, UT?
- Huntington is the largest city or town in Emery County, with about 1,965 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Emery County?
- Emery County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 84513, 84516, 84518, 84521, 84522.
- What is the population of Emery County, UT?
- About 10,046 people live in Emery County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Emery County?
- Emery County borders Sanpete County, Sevier County, Carbon County, San Juan County, Grand County, Wayne County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023