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Ivins, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84738

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

6,878
120/sq mi
$77,993
Median income
$592,900
Median home value
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ivins pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
120
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.1 square miles in Ivins, Washington County, Utah. The area is home to 6,878 residents, producing a population density of 120 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 84738 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84738 sits at $77,993 (10% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $43,821. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $592,900 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,769 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 84738 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 84738

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84738.

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 84738, Ivins, 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

6,878

Population

57.1

Area (sq mi)

120

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84738?

52.1

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$77,993

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$43,821

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84738 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,993 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,622

Total Housing Units

4,053

Occupied Units

569

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$592,900

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,769

Median Rent

2005

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)

339

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+239%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84738 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 218
2021 +21.0% 264
2022 +23.5% 326
2023 +4.5% 341
2024 -0.6% 339

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 84738, employing approximately 1,945 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,877,000.

188

Businesses

1,945

Employees

$78.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 21.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 20.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 11.7%
Retail trade 17 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 9 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 4.8%
Wholesale trade 6 3.2%
Manufacturing 5 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.7%
Finance and insurance 5 2.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 84738 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 84738 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 84738 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 84738 ranks #3 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
84783 Dammeron Valley, UT 805 4.7 mi
84765 Santa Clara, UT 6,143 3.9 mi
84770 Saint George, UT 39,131 5.4 mi
84790 Saint George, UT 35,770 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

84770 standard
Saint George, UT
Pop: 39,131
84790 standard
Saint George, UT
Pop: 35,770
84780 standard
Washington, UT
Pop: 18,756
84737 standard
Hurricane, UT
Pop: 14,838
84765 standard
Santa Clara, UT
Pop: 6,143
84745 standard
La Verkin, UT
Pop: 4,066

Related Areas

Washington County Ivins, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84738 in? ▼
ZIP code 84738 (Ivins) is located in Washington County, Utah. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84738? ▼
ZIP code 84738 in Ivins, UT has a population of 6,878 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84738? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84738 is $77,993, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84738? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84738 is $592,900, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84738? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84738 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84738? ▼
ZIP code 84738 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 1,945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84738? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84738 are: Construction (40), Professional, scientific, and technical services (38), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84738? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84738 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 84738? ▼
In ZIP code 84738, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84738? ▼
In ZIP code 84738, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84738? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84738 is 11.9% 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 Ivins, 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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