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Provo, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84606

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

32,291
1,101/sq mi
$52,811
Median income
$443,600
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Provo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,101
people per sq mi
22%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.3 square miles in Provo, Utah County, Utah. The area is home to 32,291 residents, producing a population density of 1,101 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 84606 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84606 sits at $52,811 (39% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $21,787. The poverty rate stands at 34.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $443,600 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,188 per month, and 21.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Utah County, so you can benchmark 84606 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 84606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84606.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84606, Provo, UT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,291

Population

29.3

Area (sq mi)

1,101

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84606?

23.1

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

11.7%

Foreign-Born

White 77.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

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?

$52,811

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$21,787

Per Capita Income

34.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84606 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,811 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

11,379

Total Housing Units

10,783

Occupied Units

596

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.8%
Renter 78.2%

$443,600

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,188

Median Rent

1982

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84606 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 209
2021 +21.5% 254
2022 +20.8% 307
2023 -1.7% 302
2024 +6.5% 321

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 479 business establishments in ZIP 84606, employing approximately 10,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $537,235,000.

479

Businesses

10,154

Employees

$537.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 18.2%
Retail trade 49 10.2%
Construction 48 10.0%
Manufacturing 40 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 36 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 7.1%
Information 31 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 30 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 29 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.6%
Wholesale trade 22 4.6%
Finance and insurance 19 4.0%
Educational services 11 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 84606 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 84606 ranks #3 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 84606 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 84606 ranks #9 of 9 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
84601 Provo, UT 31,486 3.9 mi
84097 Orem, UT 21,322 6.7 mi
84664 Mapleton, UT 8,033 7.6 mi
84604 Provo, UT 49,145 9.1 mi
84058 Orem, UT 30,540 7.4 mi
84663 Springville, UT 29,975 7.7 mi
84057 Orem, UT 36,666 8.2 mi
84042 Lindon, UT 10,094 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Utah County

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Pop: 49,145
84043 standard
Lehi, UT
Pop: 49,030
84062 standard
Pleasant Grove, UT
Pop: 43,269
84003 standard
American Fork, UT
Pop: 42,384
84660 standard
Spanish Fork, UT
Pop: 37,995
84057 standard
Orem, UT
Pop: 36,666

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84606 in? ▼
ZIP code 84606 (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 84606? ▼
ZIP code 84606 in Provo, UT has a population of 32,291 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84606 is $52,811, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84606 is $443,600, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84606 is White at 77.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84606? ▼
ZIP code 84606 has 479 business establishments employing approximately 10,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84606 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Retail trade (49), Construction (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84606 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 221%. 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 84606? ▼
In ZIP code 84606, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 84606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84606 is 18.3 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 84606? ▼
In ZIP code 84606, approximately 21.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84606 is 34.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Provo, UT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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