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Parowan, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84761

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

3,131
8/sq mi
$51,538
Median income
$355,000
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84761 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84761 covers 391.4 square miles in Parowan, Iron County, Utah (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,131 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 84761 reports a modest median household income of $51,538 (41% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $26,151. Poverty here runs at 12.8%, with unemployment measured at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $355,000 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $981 per month, and 71.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Iron County, so you can benchmark 84761 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 84761

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parowan, UT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84761.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84761, Parowan, 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

3,131

Population

391.4

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84761?

43.9

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$51,538

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$26,151

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84761 ranks nationally

Parowan, UT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,538 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,483

Total Housing Units

1,196

Occupied Units

287

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$355,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$981

Median Rent

1984

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

398

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+298%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84761 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +298% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 239
2021 +20.5% 288
2022 +22.2% 352
2023 +14.8% 404
2024 -1.5% 398

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 109 business establishments in ZIP 84761, employing approximately 632 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,019,000.

109

Businesses

632

Employees

$23.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 31 28.4%
Retail trade 17 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 10 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 7.3%
Manufacturing 5 4.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.8%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84761 in? ▼
ZIP code 84761 (Parowan) 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 84761? ▼
ZIP code 84761 in Parowan, UT has a population of 3,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84761? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84761 is $51,538, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84761? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84761 is $355,000, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84761? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84761 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84761? ▼
ZIP code 84761 has 109 business establishments employing approximately 632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84761? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84761 are: Construction (31), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84761? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84761 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 298%. 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 84761? ▼
In ZIP code 84761, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 84761? ▼
In ZIP code 84761, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84761? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84761 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.