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ZIP 84078

Part of Vernal, UT
Pop. 30,975·Uintah County·74th most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,422/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$543
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ZIP 84078 · $1,422
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,064/yr
At $1,422/mo median
Location
CityVernal
StateUT
CountyUintah County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84078 (Vernal, UT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,975
Median income
$75,113
Median age
32.4
Renters
28.4%
Age distribution
32.1%
21.8%
25.5%
Under 1832.1%
18–3421.8%
35–5425.5%
55–649.3%
65+11.1%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
85.5%
White85.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian0.7%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
34.9%
36.9%
18%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma34.9%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
71.6%
28.4%
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84078 in Vernal, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,900 → $75,113
up 15.7%
Population
29,877 → 30,975
up 3.7%
Renter share
27.7% → 28.4%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 18%
-1.1 pts
Median age
31.4 → 32.4
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $75,113 today, compared with $64,900 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 84078 in Vernal, UT adding about 1,098 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84078 covers Vernal, UT. The median rent here is $1,422/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($75,113/yr), ZIP 84078 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 84078?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84078 (Vernal, UT) is $1,422. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84078 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84078's median rent of $1,422/mo is $543 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84078 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84078 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Utah, ranking #74 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,422/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84078?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,422/mo in ZIP 84078. The local median household income is $75,113/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84078?

Rent in ZIP 84078 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 84078 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84078 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,422/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($75,113/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84078 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 84078 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.4% of ZIP 84078 households are renters, while 71.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 84078 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 84078 compare to the rest of Vernal?

ZIP 84078 is pricier than Vernal as a whole. At $1,422/mo, it's $91 above the Vernal citywide median of $1,331/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 84078 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84078 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,422/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 84078's median household income ($75,113/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84078 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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