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 High-density area
- $91,054
- Median income Above-median income area
- $552,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84790 (Saint George, UT) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.5 in 2023 to 296.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84790 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint George, Washington County, Utah, with 35,770 residents across 115.9 square miles, a density of 309 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84790 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,054 (5% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,468. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $552,700 (28% above the average Utah ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,685.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 84790 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 84790
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint George, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84790.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
392 establishments
- Construction
Construction
364 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
342 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
259 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
182 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 84790, 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
35,770
Population
115.9
Area (sq mi)
309
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84790?
38.4
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
6.2%
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?
$91,054
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$41,468
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84790 ranks nationally
Saint George, UT 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
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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
22,145housing units
22,145
Total Housing Units
19,376
Occupied Units
2,769
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$552,700
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84790 vs 84780 →
ZIP 84790 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84790 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84790 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 84790 ranks #3 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 84790, 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 (35,770 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 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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