City

Vernal, UT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Uintah County  ·  Utah

👥30,669Population
💰$71,230Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.0Median Age
🏠$279,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.7%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic8.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.6%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma182 (1.1%)
HS Graduate5,584 (34.3%)
Some College2,943 (18.1%)
Associates2,798 (17.2%)
Bachelors1,643 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree3,148 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College18.1%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,230 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$279,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units11,222
Vacant Units1,305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Vernal, UT

Vernal is a city in Utah, located in Uintah County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,669 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32 years.

Economically, Vernal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,230 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Vernal is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vernal is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.55%).

Vernal, UT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Utah. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Vernal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84078 30,669 $71,230 $279,000 $907 5.6% 29.4% 69.9%