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Ephraim, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84627

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

6,310
73/sq mi
$72,875
Median income
$427,800
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ephraim pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
73
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84627 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84627 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 86.3 square miles in Ephraim, Sanpete County, Utah. The area is home to 6,310 residents, producing a population density of 73 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 84627 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84627 sits at $72,875 (16% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $24,860. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $427,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $917 per month, and 51.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84627 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.4, and the average commute is 15 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sanpete County, so you can benchmark 84627 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 84627

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84627.

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 84627, Ephraim, 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

6,310

Population

86.3

Area (sq mi)

73

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84627?

22.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

8.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$72,875

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$24,860

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

15.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84627 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,875 Top 49% higher than 51% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,041

Total Housing Units

1,866

Occupied Units

175

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$427,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$917

Median Rent

1995

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

-1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84627 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 197
2021 +16.4% 229
2022 +31.2% 301
2023 +5.1% 316
2024 -1.2% 312

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 109 business establishments in ZIP 84627, employing approximately 1,414 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,941,000.

109

Businesses

1,414

Employees

$48.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 17.4%
Health care and social assistance 16 14.7%
Construction 13 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 12 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 9.2%
Finance and insurance 7 6.4%
Information 5 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.6%
Wholesale trade 4 3.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 3.7%
Manufacturing 3 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.8%

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 84627 vs 84642 →

ZIP 84627 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 84627 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 84627 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 84627 ranks #2 of 4 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
84642 Manti, UT 3,548 5.3 mi
84623 Chester, UT 405 7.1 mi
84662 Spring City, UT 1,371 7.3 mi
84667 Wales, UT 405 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sanpete County

84647 standard
Mount Pleasant, UT
Pop: 4,019
84642 standard
Manti, UT
Pop: 3,548
84634 standard
Gunnison, UT
Pop: 3,395
84629 standard
Fairview, UT
Pop: 2,531
84646 standard
Moroni, UT
Pop: 1,657
84622 standard
Centerfield, UT
Pop: 1,517

Related Areas

Sanpete County Ephraim, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84627 in? ▼
ZIP code 84627 (Ephraim) is located in Sanpete County, Utah. Sanpete County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sanpete-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84627? ▼
ZIP code 84627 in Ephraim, UT has a population of 6,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84627? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84627 is $72,875, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84627? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84627 is $427,800, which is 54% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84627? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84627 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84627? ▼
ZIP code 84627 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 1,414 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84627? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84627 are: Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (16), Construction (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84627? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84627 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 84627? ▼
In ZIP code 84627, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 84627? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84627 is 15.4 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 84627? ▼
In ZIP code 84627, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84627? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84627 is 16.4% 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 Ephraim, UT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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