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ZIP Code 84780

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

18,756
197/sq mi
$91,963
Median income
$570,800
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
197
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84780 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84780 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 95.3 square miles in Washington, Washington County, Utah. The area is home to 18,756 residents, producing a population density of 197 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 84780 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84780 sits at $91,963 (6% above the Utah average), while per-capita income is $46,454. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $570,800 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $1,614 per month, and 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84780 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 84780 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 84780

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84780.

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 84780, Washington, 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

18,756

Population

95.3

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84780?

38.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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?

$91,963

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$46,454

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84780 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,963 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

13,761

Total Housing Units

11,511

Occupied Units

2,250

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.7%
Renter 25.3%

$570,800

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$1,614

Median Rent

2008

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84780 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 197
2021 +22.6% 242
2022 +20.8% 293
2023 -1.6% 288
2024 +8.0% 311

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 893 business establishments in ZIP 84780, employing approximately 6,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,739,000.

893

Businesses

6,267

Employees

$241.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 234 26.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 115 12.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 88 9.8%
Retail trade 85 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 66 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 61 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 58 6.5%
Accommodation and food services 47 5.3%
Finance and insurance 33 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.7%
Manufacturing 21 2.4%
Wholesale trade 19 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.3%
Information 11 1.2%
Educational services 8 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 84780 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 84780 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 84780 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 84780 ranks #2 of 4 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
84790 Saint George, UT 35,770 6.7 mi
84770 Saint George, UT 39,131 7.3 mi
84746 Leeds, UT 1,149 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

84770 standard
Saint George, UT
Pop: 39,131
84790 standard
Saint George, UT
Pop: 35,770
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 Washington, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84780 in? ▼
ZIP code 84780 (Washington) 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 84780? ▼
ZIP code 84780 in Washington, UT has a population of 18,756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84780? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84780 is $91,963, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84780? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84780 is $570,800, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84780? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84780 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84780? ▼
ZIP code 84780 has 893 business establishments employing approximately 6,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84780? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84780 are: Construction (234), Professional, scientific, and technical services (115), Real estate and rental and leasing (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84780? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84780 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 84780? ▼
In ZIP code 84780, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 84780? ▼
In ZIP code 84780, approximately 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84780? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84780 is 5.5% 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 Washington, 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.

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