Virgin, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84779
Washington County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 641
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $589,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Virgin pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84779 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 84779 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Virgin, Washington County, Utah, home to just 641 residents across 534.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84779 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (21% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,276. The poverty rate is 22.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $589,800 (37% above the average Utah ZIP), while 94.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,094.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 84779 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 84779
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Virgin, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84779.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 84779, Virgin, 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
641
Population
534.2
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84779?
46.5
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Female
3.9%
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?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$34,276
Per Capita Income
22.1%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 84779 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Virgin, 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)
$68,750 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 258 Utah ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Utah ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
522housing units
522
Total Housing Units
229
Occupied Units
293
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$589,800
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,094
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 84779, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,386,000.
23
Businesses
198
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 26.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 21.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 84779 vs 84745 →
ZIP 84779 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84745
La Verkin (84745)
4,066 residents
- 84757 1,167
New Harmony (84757)
1,167 residents
- 84767 679
Springdale (84767)
679 residents
- 84779 641
Virgin (84779)
641 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84779 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84779 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84757
New Harmony (84757)
$85,104 median income
- 84779
Virgin (84779)
$68,750 median income
- 84745
La Verkin (84745)
$68,269 median income
- 84767
Springdale (84767)
$63,333 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84779 ranks #2 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 84779, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 84779 in?
ZIP code 84779 (Virgin) 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 84779?
ZIP code 84779 in Virgin, UT has a population of 641 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84779?
The median household income in ZIP 84779 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84779?
The median home value in ZIP 84779 is $589,800, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84779?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84779 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84779?
ZIP code 84779 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84779?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84779 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Construction (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84779?
In ZIP code 84779, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 84779?
In ZIP code 84779, approximately 94.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84779?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84779 is 22.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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