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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 High-density area
- $91,963
- Median income Above-median income area
- $570,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84780 (Washington, UT) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.8 in 2023 to 310.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84780 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, Washington County, Utah, home to 18,756 residents across 95.3 square miles, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84780 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,963 (6% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,454. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.5% and unemployment is 2.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $570,800 (32% above the average Utah ZIP), while 74.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,614.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 84780 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 84780
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84780.
- Construction
Construction
234 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
115 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 88
Real estate and rental and leasing
88 establishments
- Retail trade 85
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 66
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
66 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 84780, Washington, 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
18,756
Population
95.3
Area (sq mi)
197
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84780?
38.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
4.2%
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?
$91,963
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$46,454
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 84780 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Washington, 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)
$91,963 Top 36% higher than 64% of 258 Utah 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
13,761housing units
13,761
Total Housing Units
11,511
Occupied Units
2,250
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$570,800
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84780 vs 84790 →
ZIP 84780 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
- 84746 1,149
Leeds (84746)
1,149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84780 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84780 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84746
Leeds (84746)
$93,889 median income
- 84780
Washington (84780)
$91,963 median income
- 84790
Saint George (84790)
$91,054 median income
- 84770
Saint George (84770)
$70,024 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84780, 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 (18,756 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 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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