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Uintah County, UT

10 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Uintah County, Utah.

Population

37,056

Land area

4,483sq mi

People per sq mi

8

ZIP codes

8

Cities and towns in Uintah County

Full map

Uintah County at a glance

  • Uintah County is 80% less dense than Utah as a whole.
  • The median household income is $73,746, 23% below the Utah median of $95,166.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,600 (39% below Utah) and median rent is $941 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Vernal (10,392), Maeser (4,435) and Naples (3,285).

Local data for Uintah County, UT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Uintah County, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$73,746

Poverty rate

11.8%

Median home value

$298,600

Prices +0.2% in a year

Median rent

$941/mo

Homeownership

73.5%

Bachelor's or higher

16.8%

Median age

33.2

Average commute

20.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,761), Irish Americans (2,580), Mexican Americans (2,218).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,961

15,608 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$44,840

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$177M

FY 2026, $4,958 per person

PPP loans

$90.65M

917 loans, 8,655 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$53.92K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.8%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked3.4%
  • Bicycle1.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Uintah County, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,414

Most often winter weather

Flood insurance policies

54

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 5°F

7.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Uintah County, UT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.5%

U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

11.3%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Uintah County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Uintah County, UT?
Vernal is the largest city or town in Uintah County, with about 10,392 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Uintah County?
Uintah County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 84008, 84026, 84035, 84039, 84063.
What is the population of Uintah County, UT?
About 37,056 people live in Uintah County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Uintah County?
Uintah County borders Garfield County, CO, Carbon County, Duchesne County, Moffat County, CO, Grand County, Rio Blanco County, CO, Daggett County.

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