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Ephraim, UT
City in Sanpete County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84627.
Population
5,949
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,162
ZIP codes
1
Ephraim and its ZIP codes
Ephraim at a glance
- Ephraim is about 28 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,541, 30% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $423,700 (13% below Utah) and median rent is $928 a month.
Local data for Ephraim, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ephraim, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,541
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$423,700
Median rent
$928/mo
Homeownership
49.5%
Bachelor's or higher
39.8%
Median age
22.1
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (421), Irish Americans (316), Swedish Americans (296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanpete County. PPP loans are for Ephraim.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,207
9,524 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,226
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
PPP loans
$7.7M
164 loans, 1,234 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ephraim, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked11.3%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ephraim, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
107
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 11°F
11.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ephraim, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.1%
U.S. 33.3% -6.2 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Ephraim
1 in or overlapping Ephraim. Population shown
Cities near Ephraim
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MantiCity | 7.2 mi | 3.2 |
| WalesTown | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring CityCity | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| MoroniCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| SterlingTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| FayetteTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| MayfieldTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| GunnisonCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| Fountain GreenCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| FairviewCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| LevanTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| CenterfieldTown | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| NephiCity | 27 mi | 5.5 |
| ScipioTown | 29 mi | 1 |
| RedmondTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ephraim, UT in?
- Ephraim is in Sanpete County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Ephraim, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ephraim include 84627.
- What is the population of Ephraim, UT?
- About 5,949 people live in Ephraim, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ephraim?
- Nearby places include Manti (7.2 mi), Wales (9 mi), Spring City (9.5 mi), Moroni (12 mi), Sterling (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023