Vernal
City in Uintah County, Utah
Vernal is a city in Uintah County, Utah, with 10,079 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,328 ft (1,624 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maeser, 2.5 miles NW.
- 10,079residents (2020 Census)
- 5,328 ftelevation · 1,624 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.1 km²
- 2,154 / sq mipopulation density
- 84078ZIP code
About Vernal
Vernal is the county seat of and the largest city in Uintah County, Utah, approximately 175 miles (280 km) east of Salt Lake City and 20 miles (32 km) west of the Colorado border. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 10,079. The population has since grown to 10,432 as of the 2022 population estimate.
Vernal is home to the Vernal Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and one of the nine statewide regional campuses of Utah State University. The city serves as a gateway to the nearby Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge, and the Uinta Mountain Range.
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Living in Vernal
- Median household income
- $64,457
- Median home value
- $252,700
- Median rent
- $934/mo
- Median age
- 29.6
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Vernal had 10,079 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,079 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,154 per sq mi (832 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vernal at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Uintah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,079 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.68 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,328 ft (1,624 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4517° N, 109.5381° W |
| ZIP code | 84078 |
| Official website | vernalcity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4980090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vernal
- Maeser2.5 mi NW
- Naples2.8 mi SE
- Jensen11.2 mi SE
- Lapoint14.0 mi W
- Whiterocks21.2 mi W
- Fort Duchesne21.4 mi SW
- Randlett21.9 mi SW
- Ballard24.2 mi SW
- Neola25.9 mi W
- Roosevelt26.3 mi SW
- Flaming Gorge30.4 mi N
- Dinosaur, CO31.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Vernal
What county is Vernal in?
Vernal is in Uintah County, Utah.
What is the population of Vernal, UT?
10,079 people lived in Vernal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vernal, UT?
The ZIP code of Vernal is 84078.
What is the elevation of Vernal?
5,328 feet (1,624 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vernal?
Maeser (2.5 mi), Naples (2.8 mi), Jensen (11.2 mi), Lapoint (14.0 mi), Whiterocks (21.2 mi).
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