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Cedar City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84721

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

20,961
32/sq mi
$67,299
Median income
$366,600
Median home value
29.1%
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.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
32
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84721 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 657.1 square miles in Cedar City, Iron County, Utah. The area is home to 20,961 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 84721 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84721 sits at $67,299 (22% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $27,448. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $366,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,114 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 84721 sits relative to Utah and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 84721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84721.

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 84721, 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

20,961

Population

657.1

Area (sq mi)

32

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84721?

28.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$67,299

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$27,448

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84721 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,299 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,224

Total Housing Units

9,548

Occupied Units

676

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$366,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,114

Median Rent

2001

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

321

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+221%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84721 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +221% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 215
2021 +21.2% 261
2022 +22.9% 320
2023 -0.5% 319
2024 +0.6% 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 687 business establishments in ZIP 84721, employing approximately 6,157 people with a combined annual payroll of $276,893,000.

687

Businesses

6,157

Employees

$276.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 167 24.3%
Health care and social assistance 94 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 10.0%
Manufacturing 55 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 46 6.7%
Retail trade 42 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 31 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 26 3.8%
Wholesale trade 22 3.2%
Finance and insurance 18 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.8%
Educational services 8 1.2%
Information 6 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.4%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84721 in? ▼
ZIP code 84721 (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 84721? ▼
ZIP code 84721 in Cedar City, UT has a population of 20,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84721? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84721 is $67,299, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84721? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84721 is $366,600, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84721? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84721 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84721? ▼
ZIP code 84721 has 687 business establishments employing approximately 6,157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84721? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84721 are: Construction (167), Health care and social assistance (94), Professional, scientific, and technical services (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84721? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84721 increased by 0.6% 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 84721? ▼
In ZIP code 84721, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 84721? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84721 is 17.8 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 84721? ▼
In ZIP code 84721, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84721? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84721 is 15.1% 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

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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.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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