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Saint George, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84770

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

39,131
288/sq mi
$70,024
Median income
$458,300
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint George pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
288
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84770 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84770 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 135.7 square miles in Saint George, Washington County, Utah. The area is home to 39,131 residents, producing a population density of 288 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 84770 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84770 sits at $70,024 (19% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $33,768. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $458,300 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $1,463 per month, and 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84770 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 84770 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 84770

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84770.

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 84770, Saint George, 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

39,131

Population

135.7

Area (sq mi)

288

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84770?

38.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 81.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$70,024

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$33,768

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84770 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,024 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,668

Total Housing Units

17,793

Occupied Units

3,875

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.4%
Renter 39.6%

$458,300

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$1,463

Median Rent

1997

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

+2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84770 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 202
2021 +21.9% 247
2022 +22.8% 303
2023 +0.6% 305
2024 +2.4% 312

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 2,202 business establishments in ZIP 84770, employing approximately 20,111 people with a combined annual payroll of $922,082,000.

2,202

Businesses

20,111

Employees

$922.1M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 319 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 299 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 266 12.1%
Retail trade 260 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 189 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 152 6.9%
Finance and insurance 151 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 151 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 150 6.8%
Wholesale trade 59 2.7%
Manufacturing 53 2.4%
Information 49 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 37 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 1.6%
Educational services 21 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%
Utilities 3 0.1%

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 84770 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 84770 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 84770 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 84770 ranks #5 of 5 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
84738 Ivins, UT 6,878 5.4 mi
84765 Santa Clara, UT 6,143 5.0 mi
84783 Dammeron Valley, UT 805 6.8 mi
84780 Washington, UT 18,756 7.3 mi
84790 Saint George, UT 35,770 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

84790 standard
Saint George, UT
Pop: 35,770
84780 standard
Washington, UT
Pop: 18,756
84737 standard
Hurricane, UT
Pop: 14,838
84738 standard
Ivins, UT
Pop: 6,878
84765 standard
Santa Clara, UT
Pop: 6,143
84745 standard
La Verkin, UT
Pop: 4,066

Related Areas

Washington County Saint George, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84770 in? ▼
ZIP code 84770 (Saint George) 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 84770? ▼
ZIP code 84770 in Saint George, UT has a population of 39,131 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84770? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84770 is $70,024, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84770? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84770 is $458,300, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84770? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84770 is White at 81.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84770? ▼
ZIP code 84770 has 2,202 business establishments employing approximately 20,111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84770? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84770 are: Construction (319), Professional, scientific, and technical services (299), Health care and social assistance (266). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84770? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84770 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 84770? ▼
In ZIP code 84770, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 84770? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84770 is 17.1 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 84770? ▼
In ZIP code 84770, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84770? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84770 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Saint George, UT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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