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Provo, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84601

Utah County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

31,486
870/sq mi
$67,207
Median income
$403,500
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Provo pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
870
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Provo, Utah County, Utah, with 31,486 residents across 36.2 square miles, a density of 870 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 84601 reports a modest median household income of $67,207 (22% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $29,682. Poverty here runs at 14.3%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. Median home value sits at $403,500 (7% below the state average), median rent at $1,208 a month, and owner-occupancy at 48.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 84601 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Utah County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 84601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Provo, UT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84601, Provo, UT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

31,486

Population

36.2

Area (sq mi)

870

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84601?

25.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

19.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,207

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$29,682

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84601 ranks nationally

Provo, UT household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,207 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,456

Total Housing Units

10,944

Occupied Units

512

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.1%
Renter 51.9%

$403,500

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,208

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84601 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 217
2021 +20.7% 261
2022 +19.0% 311
2023 +1.4% 315
2024 +4.6% 330

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 908 business establishments in ZIP 84601, employing approximately 11,605 people with a combined annual payroll of $645,881,000.

908

Businesses

11,605

Employees

$645.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 136 15.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 116 12.8%
Construction 112 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 87 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 74 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 58 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 6.1%
Finance and insurance 47 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 4.8%
Manufacturing 42 4.6%
Information 33 3.6%
Wholesale trade 25 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 21 2.3%
Educational services 20 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 84601 vs 84606 →

ZIP 84601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84601 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 84601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 84601 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
84606 Provo, UT 32,291 3.9 mi
84058 Orem, UT 30,540 4.5 mi
84057 Orem, UT 36,666 6.1 mi
84097 Orem, UT 21,322 5.5 mi
84042 Lindon, UT 10,094 8.0 mi
84604 Provo, UT 49,145 9.8 mi
84664 Mapleton, UT 8,033 10.4 mi

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Pop: 49,145
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Pop: 49,030
84062 standard
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Pop: 43,269
84003 standard
American Fork, UT
Pop: 42,384
84660 standard
Spanish Fork, UT
Pop: 37,995
84057 standard
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Pop: 36,666

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84601 in? ▼
ZIP code 84601 (Provo) is located in Utah County, Utah. Utah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/utah-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84601? ▼
ZIP code 84601 in Provo, UT has a population of 31,486 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84601 is $67,207, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84601 is $403,500, which is 45% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84601 is White at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84601? ▼
ZIP code 84601 has 908 business establishments employing approximately 11,605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84601 are: Retail trade (136), Professional, scientific, and technical services (116), Construction (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84601 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84601? ▼
In ZIP code 84601, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 84601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84601 is 20.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84601? ▼
In ZIP code 84601, approximately 48.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84601 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.