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ZIP Code 84542

Carbon, Utah

FIPS 84542

Juniper

ZIP Code 84542 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$179,500

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.3

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,624

Median Age

33.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$179,500

Lower than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,134

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.92

Near median

Median Rent

$888

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

82%

Recession Drop %

-9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

10.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

47

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

53.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

199.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

9.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.3

Lower than 89%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 84542: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 84542?
The median home value in ZIP Code 84542 is $179,500, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 84542?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 84542 is $1,134, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 84542 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 84542 cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 84542?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 84542 is $888 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 84542?
ZIP Code 84542 averages 47°F year-round, summer highs near 88.2°F, winter lows around 10.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 84542 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 84542's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.3 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →