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Saint George, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84790

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

35,770
309/sq mi
$91,054
Median income
$552,700
Median home value
40.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
309
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84790 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84790 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 115.9 square miles in Saint George, Washington County, Utah. The area is home to 35,770 residents, producing a population density of 309 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 84790 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84790 sits at $91,054 (5% above the Utah average), while per-capita income is $41,468. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $552,700 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,685 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84790 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 84790 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 84790

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84790.

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 84790, 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

35,770

Population

115.9

Area (sq mi)

309

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84790?

38.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$91,054

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$41,468

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84790 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,054 Top 26% higher than 74% 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

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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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.8%

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

What does housing look like?

22,145

Total Housing Units

19,376

Occupied Units

2,769

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$552,700

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,685

Median Rent

2005

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

296

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+196%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84790 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 194
2021 +21.7% 236
2022 +21.9% 288
2023 -1.3% 285
2024 +4.2% 296

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 2,440 business establishments in ZIP 84790, employing approximately 28,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,317,958,000.

2,440

Businesses

28,797

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 392 16.1%
Construction 364 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 342 14.0%
Retail trade 259 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 182 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 181 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 143 5.9%
Finance and insurance 133 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 113 4.6%
Wholesale trade 76 3.1%
Manufacturing 73 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 51 2.1%
Information 41 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 39 1.6%
Educational services 30 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.3%
Utilities 3 0.1%
Industries not classified 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 84790 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 84790 ranks #2 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 84790 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 84790 ranks #3 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
84780 Washington, UT 18,756 6.7 mi
84770 Saint George, UT 39,131 9.4 mi
84765 Santa Clara, UT 6,143 8.6 mi
84738 Ivins, UT 6,878 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

84770 standard
Saint George, UT
Pop: 39,131
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 84790 in? ▼
ZIP code 84790 (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 84790? ▼
ZIP code 84790 in Saint George, UT has a population of 35,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84790? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84790 is $91,054, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84790? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84790 is $552,700, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84790? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84790 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84790? ▼
ZIP code 84790 has 2,440 business establishments employing approximately 28,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84790? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84790 are: Health care and social assistance (392), Construction (364), Professional, scientific, and technical services (342). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84790? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84790 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 84790? ▼
In ZIP code 84790, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.8% 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 84790? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84790 is 17.7 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 84790? ▼
In ZIP code 84790, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84790? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84790 is 8.7% 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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