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 High-density area
- $52,811
- Median income Below-median income area
- $443,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84606 (Provo, UT) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 301.9 in 2023 to 321.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Provo, Utah County, Utah, with 32,291 residents across 29.3 square miles, a density of 1,101 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84606 reports a modest median household income of $52,811 (39% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,787. The poverty rate is 34.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $443,600 (3% above the average Utah ZIP) and median rent is $1,188; 21.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.1, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Utah County, so 84606 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 84606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Provo, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84606.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
87 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 84606?
23.1
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
11.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$21,787
Per Capita Income
34.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84606 ranks nationally
Provo, UT 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,379housing units
11,379
Total Housing Units
10,783
Occupied Units
596
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84606 vs 84601 →
ZIP 84606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84604
Provo (84604)
49,145 residents
- 84057
Orem (84057)
36,666 residents
- 84606
Provo (84606)
32,291 residents
- 84601
Provo (84601)
31,486 residents
- 84058
Orem (84058)
30,540 residents
- 84663
Springville (84663)
29,975 residents
- 84097
Orem (84097)
21,322 residents
- 84042 10,094
Lindon (84042)
10,094 residents
- 84664 8,033
Mapleton (84664)
8,033 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84606 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84664
Mapleton (84664)
$132,601 median income
- 84042
Lindon (84042)
$121,275 median income
- 84097
Orem (84097)
$94,194 median income
- 84663
Springville (84663)
$90,252 median income
- 84057
Orem (84057)
$82,780 median income
- 84604
Provo (84604)
$75,571 median income
- 84058
Orem (84058)
$74,553 median income
- 84601
Provo (84601)
$67,207 median income
- 84606 $52,811
Provo (84606)
$52,811 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84606, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (32,291 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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