| ZIP Code | 84720 |
|---|---|
| City | Cedar City |
| State | Utah (UT) |
| County | Iron County |
| Area Code | 435 |
| Elevation | 5,730 ft |
| Latitude | 37.593409 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -113.292337 |
| Timezone | Denver (DST) |
| FIPS | 49021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.6 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.85 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.3% ▲ 14% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 177 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,949 (22.8%) |
| Some College | 1,675 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 2,406 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,298 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,442 (34.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,742 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $357,400 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $932/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,984 |
| Vacant Units | 677 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,984 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 677 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.85 |
ZIP code 84720 is located in Cedar City, Utah, within Iron County. With a population of 24,323, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.6 years. Economically, 84720 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,742 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 84720 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $357,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $932 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 84720 is primarily White (81.97%). Residents are well-educated — 44.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 84720 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 84720 in Cedar City, UT is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,323 residents, a median household income of $63,742, and a median home value of $357,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Utah.