| City: | Ferron, Utah |
| County: | Emery County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:14:36 AM |
| Population: | 1,625 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.8567, -111.0594 |
| Land Area: | 115.323 sq mi |
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Ferron sits in Utah's Emery County, a rural community of 1,625 residents spread across 234 square miles of high desert terrain. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. The Ferron post office maintains 649 PO Boxes for 594 local households, an adoption rate of 109%. The extra boxes serve surrounding ranches, seasonal properties, and residents from unincorporated areas who use Ferron as their mail hub.
Mail arrives exclusively by rural carrier route. Two rural routes cover the territory, delivering to scattered homes along roads like West Mill Road, East Molen Road, and West Canyon Road. The town itself follows a numbered grid pattern (North 200 East, North 400 West), typical of Utah's early Mormon settlements. South State Street handles the most delivery points with 14 addresses.
Ferron's population skews older and more established than many rural communities. Median age is 39.2 years. Homeownership is strong at 80% of occupied units (475 owner-occupied, 119 renter-occupied). Median household income of $69,034 sits above many rural Utah towns. Only 16% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, typical for farming and ranching communities where practical skills matter more than formal education.
The local economy leans heavily on transportation, warehousing, and utilities (307 workers) and public administration (211 workers). Agricultural employment accounts for 82 workers. About 26% of workers (41 people) work from home, well above national averages. This combination suggests a mix of ranching, government jobs, and remote work enabled by modern connectivity.
All mail to Ferron addresses uses PO Box format:
PO Box [number]
Ferron, UT 84523Street delivery is not available. The post office serves as the central mail access point for the entire 234-square-mile service area.
Street names follow Utah's numbered grid system with roads named for local geographic features like Ferron Creek and nearby canyons.
ZIP Code 84523 has 1,625 residents and 594 households (average 2.70 persons per household). The median age is 39.2 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.4% male and 49.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (95.4%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,625Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,638Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 14.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,212Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 594Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $229,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,768 | 1,883 | 1,780 | 1,607 | 1,672 | 1,511 | 1,691 | 1,755 | 1,679 | 1,719 | 1,740 | 1,643 | 1,569 | 1,638 |
| Decennial Census | 1,797 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,625 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.2
Male Median Age: 38.4
Female Median Age: 40.8
| 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 | 55 | 75 | 70 | 69 | 26 | 38 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 42 | 26 | 54 | 68 | 60 | 52 | 28 | 10 | 12 |
| Female | 53 | 59 | 52 | 93 | 23 | 26 | 51 | 39 | 51 | 38 | 36 | 43 | 77 | 67 | 32 | 38 | 14 | 14 |
| Total | 108 | 134 | 122 | 162 | 49 | 64 | 94 | 87 | 94 | 80 | 62 | 97 | 145 | 127 | 84 | 66 | 24 | 26 |
| White: | 1,551 | 95.15% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 43 | 2.64% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.18% |
| American Indian: | 19 | 1.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 14 | 0.86% |
| Total: | 1,630 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 819 | 50.40% | 38.4 years |
| Females: | 806 | 49.60% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 1,625 | 100% | 39.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,632 | 99.63% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.37% |
| Total Population: | 1,638 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,632 | 99.63% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.37% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,212, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $13,295 (23.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,399. Family households earn a median of $79,559 versus $20,139 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,420). By gender, male median income is $57,344 and female is $35,500, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $21,844 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.1%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (23.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,917 | $53,227 | $55,192 | $51,382 | $49,635 | $50,509 | $50,179 | $50,341 | $55,813 | $62,222 | $65,365 | $66,154 | $69,034 | $71,212 |
| Median Family Income | $62,344 | $55,865 | $56,987 | $54,583 | $56,000 | $58,214 | $61,250 | $62,670 | $69,034 | $76,719 | $77,750 | $77,292 | $85,114 | $79,559 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,375 | $23,750 | $29,167 | $25,357 | $25,625 | $14,899 | $21,023 | $19,079 | $20,156 | $21,016 | $21,250 | $19,722 | $21,759 | $20,139 |
| Median Male Income | $52,500 | $53,750 | $57,308 | $55,781 | $0 | $62,869 | $63,547 | $63,625 | $64,323 | $70,313 | $67,159 | $70,066 | $66,157 | $57,344 |
| Median Female Income | $22,454 | $24,659 | $24,479 | $25,000 | $0 | $36,850 | $35,167 | $30,521 | $32,083 | $27,438 | $33,000 | $24,444 | $0 | $35,500 |
| Employed: | 589 | 48.44% |
| Unemployed: | 44 | 3.62% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 583 | 47.94% |
| Total: | 1,216 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 18.17% |
| Service: | 137 | 23.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 116 | 19.69% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 140 | 23.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 89 | 15.11% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 589 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $229,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $102,800 (81.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,700. The median gross rent is $543, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $116 (17.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.32% (51.90% with a mortgage, 48.10% free-and-clear) and renters 28.68% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.28%, which is considerably higher 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 | $126,700 | $123,000 | $122,700 | $131,200 | $138,400 | $141,600 | $150,500 | $149,700 | $155,800 | $162,200 | $168,400 | $191,600 | $231,400 | $229,500 |
| Less than $500: | 42 | 28.38% |
| $500 to $999: | 72 | 48.65% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 6.76% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 24 | 16.22% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $659 | $677 | $688 | $673 | $539 | $610 | $576 | $545 | $541 | $526 | $554 | $603 | $679 | $543 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 191 | 37.02% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 177 | 34.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 148 | 28.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 516 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 516 | 86.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 79 | 13.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 595 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 452 | 75.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 60 | 10.08% |
| Other Units: | 83 | 13.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 595 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.90% 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 94.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 6.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.12%). College enrollment is 9.23%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 1.58% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 36 | 3.56% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 235 | 23.27% |
| Some college, no degree: | 380 | 37.62% |
| Associate's degree: | 162 | 16.04% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 145 | 14.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 36 | 3.56% |
| Total: | 1,010 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 958 | 94.85% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 181 | 17.92% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,081 | 59.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 624 | 34.59% |
| No Insurance: | 99 | 5.49% |
| Total: | 1,804 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,705 | 94.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.3% | 8.4% | 7.0% | 7.1% | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
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: | 47 | 9.04% |
| Kindergarten: | 58 | 11.15% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 219 | 42.12% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 148 | 28.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 48 | 9.23% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 105 | 20.19% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 425 | 81.73% |
ZIP Code 84523 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 60 people with an annual payroll of $1,114,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 673Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $213,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,114,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 60Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84523 is located in Emery County, Utah, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Utah's 3rd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 84523. It covers 115.323 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.743 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 115.323 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.743 sq miSource: 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: | 4925180Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ferron city; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84523 is in the Emery School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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 February 1, 2026.