East Carbon
City in Carbon County, Utah
East Carbon is a city in Carbon County, Utah, with 1,556 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,988 ft (1,825 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wellington, 16.2 miles W.
- 1,556residents (2020 Census)
- 5,988 ftelevation · 1,825 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.2 km²
- 138 / sq mipopulation density
- 84520ZIP code
About East Carbon
East Carbon is a city in Carbon County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,567 as of 2022. East Carbon was incorporated on July 23, 1973, from the merger of the two struggling mining towns of Dragerton and Columbia. On January 1, 2014, the city merged with the neighboring city of Sunnyside to become East Carbon-Sunnyside, but later changed to East Carbon City.
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Living in East Carbon
- Median household income
- $37,991
- Median home value
- $90,000
- Median rent
- $1,010/mo
- Median age
- 42.3
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East Carbon had 1,556 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,556 |
|---|---|
| Density | 138 per sq mi (53 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Carbon at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,556 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.29 sq mi (29.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,988 ft (1,825 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5330° N, 110.4295° W |
| ZIP code | 84520 |
| Official website | eastcarboncity.org/Home.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4920890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Carbon
- Wellington16.2 mi W
- Price20.4 mi W
- Carbonville22.5 mi W
- West Wood22.6 mi W
- Kenilworth22.9 mi NW
- Elmo22.9 mi SW
- Spring Glen23.8 mi W
- Helper25.3 mi NW
- Cleveland26.0 mi SW
- Huntington31.7 mi SW
- Duchesne44.4 mi N
- Myton49.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Carbon
What county is East Carbon in?
East Carbon is in Carbon County, Utah.
What is the population of East Carbon, UT?
1,556 people lived in East Carbon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Carbon, UT?
The ZIP code of East Carbon is 84520.
What is the elevation of East Carbon?
5,988 feet (1,825 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Carbon?
Wellington (16.2 mi), Price (20.4 mi), Carbonville (22.5 mi), West Wood (22.6 mi), Kenilworth (22.9 mi).
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