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 High-density area
- $77,993
- Median income Near-median income area
- $592,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ivins, Washington County, Utah, home to 6,878 residents across 57.1 square miles, a density of 120 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84738 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,993 (10% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,821. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $592,900 (37% above the average Utah ZIP), while 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,769.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 84738 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 84738
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ivins, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84738.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
38 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 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 84738, Ivins, 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
6,878
Population
57.1
Area (sq mi)
120
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84738?
52.1
Median Age
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
4.0%
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?
$77,993
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$43,821
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 84738 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Ivins, UT household income vs. every Utah ZIP code
Median household income among 258 reporting Utah ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$77,993 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 258 Utah ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,622housing units
4,622
Total Housing Units
4,053
Occupied Units
569
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$592,900
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84738 vs 84783 →
ZIP 84738 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84770
Saint George (84770)
39,131 residents
- 84790
Saint George (84790)
35,770 residents
- 84738 6,878
Ivins (84738)
6,878 residents
- 84765 6,143
Santa Clara (84765)
6,143 residents
- 84783 805
Dammeron Valley (84783)
805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84738 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84738 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84765
Santa Clara (84765)
$96,475 median income
- 84790
Saint George (84790)
$91,054 median income
- 84738
Ivins (84738)
$77,993 median income
- 84770
Saint George (84770)
$70,024 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84738, 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 (6,878 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 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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