Wellington
City in Carbon County, Utah
Wellington is a city in Carbon County, Utah, with 1,605 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,413 ft (1,650 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Price, 5.9 miles NW.
- 1,605residents (2020 Census)
- 5,413 ftelevation · 1,650 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 314 / sq mipopulation density
- 84501ZIP code
About Wellington
Wellington is a city in Carbon County, Utah, United States. The population was 1,605 at the 2020 census. The community was settled in 1878 by a band of thirteen Mormons led by Jefferson Tidwell. The town was named for Justus Wellington Seeley, Jr., of the Emery County Court. Many residents commute to nearby Price for their jobs, or work in one of the various coal mines in the area.
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Living in Wellington
- Median household income
- $61,466
- Median home value
- $179,500
- Median rent
- $888/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Wellington had 1,605 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,605 |
|---|---|
| Density | 314 per sq mi (121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wellington at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,605 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.11 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,413 ft (1,650 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5359° N, 110.7344° W |
| ZIP code | 84501 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4982510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wellington
- Price5.9 mi NW
- West Wood7.5 mi NW
- Carbonville8.2 mi NW
- Spring Glen10.2 mi NW
- Kenilworth10.9 mi NW
- Elmo11.1 mi S
- Helper12.5 mi NW
- Cleveland14.4 mi SW
- East Carbon16.2 mi E
- Huntington18.7 mi SW
- Clear Creek23.6 mi W
- Scofield26.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Wellington
What county is Wellington in?
Wellington is in Carbon County, Utah.
What is the population of Wellington, UT?
1,605 people lived in Wellington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wellington, UT?
The ZIP code of Wellington is 84501.
What is the elevation of Wellington?
5,413 feet (1,650 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wellington?
Price (5.9 mi), West Wood (7.5 mi), Carbonville (8.2 mi), Spring Glen (10.2 mi), Kenilworth (10.9 mi).
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