| City: | Bear River City, Utah |
| City Alias: | Bear River Cy |
| County: | Box Elder County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:13:51 AM |
| Population: | 900 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.6108, -112.1335 |
| Land Area: | 2.819 sq mi |
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Bear River City sits in northern Utah's Box Elder County, a small farming community covering 2.3 square miles along the Bear River. With 900 residents and 299 households, this is a PO Box Only Zone where street delivery isn't available despite the rural carrier routes that serve the area.
The post office maintains 353 PO Boxes for 299 households, an adoption rate of 118%. This doesn't mean every household needs multiple boxes. Instead, it means the post office serves beyond the immediate town limits. Surrounding rural properties rely on Bear River City's post office because there's no alternative within the zone.
Mail here follows a rural delivery pattern. Two rural carrier routes (not city routes) deliver to 34 addresses spread across numbered streets like N 4700 W and W 6000 N. These follow Utah's grid addressing system common in Mormon settlement towns. The PO Box classification is historical. When the ZIP code was assigned (before October 2004), PO Boxes were the dominant service, and USPS never reclassified it.
Demographically, Bear River City is 94% white with a median age of 38.4 years. Of 307 total housing units, 274 are owner-occupied and only 8 sit vacant. That's extremely low vacancy (2.6%), typical of established rural Utah towns where homes stay in families. Median household income is $87,917, and median home values reach $381,500, both above national averages for such a small community.
The local economy employs 469 people across 23 business establishments, an unusually high ratio that suggests major employers or agricultural operations. Nearly half the workforce (318 of the counted workers) is employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, while 82 work in public administration. This points to government facilities or distribution operations serving the region. Another 68 residents (23.2%) work from home, higher than the national average.
Educational attainment is modest: 22% of adults 25 and over hold bachelor's degrees. Most adults were born in the United States (90.2%), and the town is 90% non-Hispanic with a small Hispanic population of 87 residents (9.7% of the total). The population-to-household ratio of 3.0 indicates typical family sizes, not group quarters or institutional populations.
Mail to Bear River City requires a PO Box address. The city can also be addressed as "Bear River Cy," an abbreviation recognized since May 2005. The facility code is P (Post Office) with no city carrier delivery indicator, confirming that all residential mail goes through PO Boxes or rural routes.
Streets follow Utah's directional grid addressing system typical of Mormon settlement towns.
ZIP Code 84301 has 900 residents and 299 households (average 3.01 persons per household). The median age is 38.4 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.4% male and 45.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.0%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 900Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 889Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 319.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $89,583Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 299Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $433,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.69Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 869 | 869 | 874 | 876 | 861 | 862 | 867 | 729 | 753 | 721 | 760 | 779 | 863 | 889 |
| Decennial Census | 883 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 900 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.4
Male Median Age: 36.2
Female Median Age: 40
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | 38 | 62 | 43 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 36 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Female | 23 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 33 | 40 | 23 | 30 | 14 | 28 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 3 |
| Total | 56 | 71 | 97 | 75 | 29 | 35 | 43 | 69 | 75 | 51 | 54 | 45 | 59 | 51 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 12 |
| White: | 846 | 90.68% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic:* | 44 | 4.72% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.32% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 1.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 26 | 2.79% |
| Total: | 933 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 490 | 54.44% | 36.2 years |
| Females: | 410 | 45.56% | 40.0 years |
| Total: | 900 | 100% | 38.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 820 | 92.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 15 | 1.69% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 16 | 1.80% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 38 | 6.07% |
| Total Population: | 889 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 835 | 93.93% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 54 | 6.07% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $89,583, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $25,929 (40.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,875. Family households earn a median of $99,737 versus $31,667 for nonfamily households (a difference of $68,070). By gender, male median income is $62,417 and female is $55,000, which is roughly equal to the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,417 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.3%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,654 | $62,917 | $64,531 | $62,396 | $61,607 | $69,000 | $62,917 | $59,028 | $67,708 | $66,000 | $65,000 | $66,250 | $87,917 | $89,583 |
| Median Family Income | $72,083 | $72,625 | $71,354 | $71,250 | $69,792 | $73,304 | $70,446 | $68,125 | $77,500 | $72,955 | $72,857 | $77,031 | $99,375 | $99,737 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $40,833 | $40,781 | $40,179 | $39,554 | $41,042 | $35,536 | $35,536 | $35,625 | $45,625 | $47,500 | $48,333 | $39,375 | $56,250 | $31,667 |
| Median Male Income | $46,618 | $52,125 | $49,013 | $48,977 | $49,152 | $50,714 | $46,000 | $51,389 | $51,538 | $48,750 | $52,750 | $56,000 | $56,875 | $62,417 |
| Median Female Income | $27,857 | $29,250 | $28,214 | $28,750 | $30,469 | $28,125 | $29,375 | $28,125 | $34,375 | $39,028 | $38,750 | $54,375 | $59,722 | $55,000 |
| Employed: | 423 | 60.60% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 1.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 263 | 37.68% |
| Total: | 698 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 151 | 35.70% |
| Service: | 44 | 10.40% |
| Sales and Office: | 95 | 22.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 45 | 10.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 88 | 20.80% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 423 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $433,100, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $264,300 (156.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $237,500. The median gross rent is $1,125, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $565 (100.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,125. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.99% (57.32% with a mortgage, 42.68% free-and-clear) and renters 17.01% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.04%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,800 | $169,500 | $163,800 | $165,600 | $162,800 | $168,400 | $174,600 | $193,000 | $195,600 | $232,900 | $252,500 | $334,100 | $381,500 | $433,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 24.49% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 4.08% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 9 | 18.37% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 4.08% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1 | 2.04% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 23 | 46.94% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $560 | $623 | $615 | $623 | $0 | $0 | $1,300 | $0 | $0 | $1,375 | $1,318 | $1,636 | $1,579 | $1,125 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 137 | 47.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 102 | 35.42% |
| Renter Occupied: | 49 | 17.01% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 288 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 288 | 97.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 2.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 294 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 281 | 95.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 4.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 294 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.90%). College enrollment is 19.92%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 1.58% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 51 | 8.98% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 176 | 30.99% |
| Some college, no degree: | 152 | 26.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 53 | 9.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 85 | 14.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 42 | 7.39% |
| Total: | 568 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 508 | 89.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 127 | 22.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 738 | 71.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 279 | 27.01% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 1.55% |
| Total: | 1,033 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,017 | 98.45% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.8% | 4.6% | 8.7% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 7.3% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 1.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 2.03% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 5.69% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 108 | 43.90% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 70 | 28.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 49 | 19.92% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 19 | 7.72% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 192 | 78.05% |
ZIP Code 84301 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 24 business establishments, employing about 469 people with an annual payroll of $35,605,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 379Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 24Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,818,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $35,605,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 469Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84301 is located in Box Elder County, Utah, within the Brigham City, UT-ID Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14940) and Utah's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 49,975 people, about 1.80% of whom live in ZIP Code 84301. It covers 2.819 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Brigham City, UT-IDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 14940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 49,975Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.819 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19560.79 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4903950Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bear River City city; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84301 is in the Box Elder School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 March 1, 2026.