ZIP Code 84079 in Vernal, UT

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Vernal, Utah
County:Uintah County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:9:49:52 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:435
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.4559, -109.5283
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84079 Vernal, UT - Specialized Facility ZIP

ZIP Code 84079, Vernal

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationUintah County, UT
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points54 (21 businesses)
PO Boxes33
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 84078
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code was classified as PO Box only, but now includes street delivery to a single address
  • All 49 street delivery records serve units at N 800 W, indicating a multi-tenant facility
  • With 33 PO Boxes and 21 business delivery points, this serves a specialized commercial or institutional location
  • No residential population lives within this ZIP code boundary
  • Vernal has a separate standard ZIP code (84078) that handles most city mail

Facility Overview

ZIP code 84079 serves a specialized delivery area within Vernal, Utah, distinct from the main Vernal ZIP code 84078. This isn't a residential community. Instead, it appears to be a facility-specific ZIP code serving a single location at N 800 W.

Delivery Pattern

The post office maintains 33 PO Boxes and delivers to 21 business locations at this address. All 49 street delivery records point to units at N 800 W, suggesting a multi-tenant building or business complex. With no residential population and a single-building delivery pattern, this ZIP functions as what the postal service calls a Large Volume Receiver.

Geographic Context

Vernal, the county seat of Uintah County, sits in Utah's Uinta Basin near Dinosaur National Monument. The city has multiple ZIP codes serving different functions. While 84078 handles most residential and business mail for Vernal proper, 84079 serves this specific facility. The classification as a PO Box ZIP reflects its original setup, though current operations include both box service and building delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Single Building Multi Unit

Single address with multiple units suggests office complex or institutional facility.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 84079 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,247Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 84079 is located in Uintah County, Utah, within the Vernal, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46860) and Utah's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 36,458 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 84079. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Vernal, UTSource: Census
CBSA Number:46860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:36,458Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:20070.54 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4980090Source: Census
Place Name:Vernal city; UtahSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


84080 | | 84078

Schools in ZIP Code 84079


We could not locate which school district 84079 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Uintah Specialized Preschool 250 S Vernal Ave
Vernal, UT 84078
District: Uintah School DistrictNearby
Vernal Middle 721 W 100 S
Vernal, UT 84078
District: Uintah School DistrictNearby
Uintah Middle School 161 N 1000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
District: Uintah School DistrictNearby
Ashley School 350 N 1150 W
Vernal, UT 84078
District: Uintah School DistrictNearby
Discovery School 650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
District: Uintah School DistrictNearby
Uintah Basin Christian Academy 1921 W 750 S
Vernal, UT 84078
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cedar Ridge Academy 4270 W 5625 N
Roosevelt, UT 84066
District: Private SchoolNearby
Daniels Academy 904 S 300 W
Heber City, UT 84032
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 84079


Uintah Basin Technical College 1100 E Lagoon St124-5
Roosevelt, UT 84066
Type: Post Secondary
Colorado Northwestern Community College 500 Kennedy Drive
Rangely, CO 81648-3598
Type: Post Secondary
Western Wyoming Community College 2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Type: Post Secondary
Bonnie Joseph Academy Of Cosmetology & Barbering 164 South Main Street
Heber City, UT 84032-2044
Type: Post Secondary
Intellitec College-Grand Junction 772 Horizon Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Grand Junction 432 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov