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 High-density area
- $70,024
- Median income Near-median income area
- $458,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84770 (Saint George, UT) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.9 in 2023 to 312.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84770 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint George, Washington County, Utah, with 39,131 residents across 135.7 square miles, a density of 288 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84770 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,024 (19% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,768. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $458,300 (6% above the average Utah ZIP) and median rent is $1,463; 60.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 84770 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 84770
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint George, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84770.
- Construction
Construction
319 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
299 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
266 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
260 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
189 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 84770, Saint George, 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
39,131
Population
135.7
Area (sq mi)
288
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84770?
38.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
8.6%
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?
$70,024
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$33,768
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84770 ranks nationally
Saint George, UT 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
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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
21,668housing units
21,668
Total Housing Units
17,793
Occupied Units
3,875
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$458,300
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84770 vs 84738 →
ZIP 84770 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
- 84780
Washington (84780)
18,756 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 84770 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84770 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
- 84780
Washington (84780)
$91,963 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 84770 ranks #5 of 5 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 84770, 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 (39,131 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 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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