Paragonah, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84760

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

559
2/sq mi
$42,465
Median income
$264,900
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paragonah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84760 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84760 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 372.7 square miles in Paragonah, Iron County, Utah. The area is home to 559 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 84760 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84760 sits at $42,465 (51% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $26,817. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $264,900 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,086 per month, and 87.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84760 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 84760 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 →

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 84760, Paragonah, 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

559

Population

372.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84760?

38.1

Median Age

40.6%

Male

59.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$42,465

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$26,817

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84760 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,465 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

518

Total Housing Units

405

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.7%
Renter 12.3%

$264,900

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,086

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 84760, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $506,000.

12

Businesses

32

Employees

$506K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%

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 84760 in?
ZIP code 84760 (Paragonah) 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 84760?
ZIP code 84760 in Paragonah, UT has a population of 559 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84760?
The median household income in ZIP 84760 is $42,465, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84760?
The median home value in ZIP 84760 is $264,900, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84760?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84760 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84760?
ZIP code 84760 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84760?
In ZIP code 84760, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 84760?
In ZIP code 84760, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84760?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84760 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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