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Cedar City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84720

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

19,705
25/sq mi
$67,670
Median income
$420,000
Median home value
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cedar City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84720 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 804.3 square miles in Cedar City, Iron County, Utah. The area is home to 19,705 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 84720 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84720 sits at $67,670 (22% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $33,056. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $420,000 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,000 per month, and 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iron County, so you can benchmark 84720 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 84720

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84720.

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 84720, Cedar City, 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

19,705

Population

804.3

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84720?

29.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$67,670

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,056

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

13.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84720 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,670 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,187

Total Housing Units

8,306

Occupied Units

881

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.4%
Renter 35.6%

$420,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,000

Median Rent

1996

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

-1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84720 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 194
2021 +23.1% 239
2022 +21.0% 289
2023 +3.9% 301
2024 -1.0% 297

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 1,057 business establishments in ZIP 84720, employing approximately 10,657 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,076,000.

1,057

Businesses

10,657

Employees

$429.1M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 168 15.9%
Retail trade 137 13.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 120 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 117 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 116 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 61 5.8%
Finance and insurance 59 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 3.9%
Manufacturing 32 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 32 3.0%
Wholesale trade 21 2.0%
Information 20 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.7%
Educational services 13 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.6%
Utilities 5 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 84720 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 84720 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 84720 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 84720 ranks #3 of 3 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
84742 Kanarraville, UT 260 3.9 mi
84757 New Harmony, UT 1,167 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Iron County

84721 standard
Cedar City, UT
Pop: 20,961
84761 standard
Parowan, UT
Pop: 3,131
84714 standard
Beryl, UT
Pop: 835
84760 standard
Paragonah, UT
Pop: 559
84756 standard
Newcastle, UT
Pop: 366
84742 standard
Kanarraville, UT
Pop: 260

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84720 in? ▼
ZIP code 84720 (Cedar City) is located in Iron County, Utah. Iron County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/iron-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84720? ▼
ZIP code 84720 in Cedar City, UT has a population of 19,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84720? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84720 is $67,670, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84720? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84720 is $420,000, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84720? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84720 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84720? ▼
ZIP code 84720 has 1,057 business establishments employing approximately 10,657 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84720? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84720 are: Construction (168), Retail trade (137), Professional, scientific, and technical services (120). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84720? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84720 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 84720? ▼
In ZIP code 84720, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 84720? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84720 is 13.7 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 84720? ▼
In ZIP code 84720, approximately 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84720? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84720 is 13.3% 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 Cedar City, 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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