City

Cedar City, UT

2 ZIP codes  ·  Iron County  ·  Utah

👥53,958Population
💰$69,015Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂28.9Median Age
🏠$350,590Median Home Value▲ 26% above avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.2%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White83.2%
Hispanic10.7%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
17%
25–44
24%
45–64
18%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty13.7% ▲ 37% above avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma267 (0.9%)
HS Graduate6,649 (23.5%)
Some College3,721 (13.2%)
Associates5,233 (18.5%)
Bachelors3,416 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree9,006 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.5%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.5%
Some College13.2%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,015 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$350,589 ▲ 26% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,011/mo
Total Housing Units18,622
Vacant Units1,350

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
62%
About Cedar City, UT

Cedar City is a city in Utah, located in Iron County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 53,958 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.89 years.

Economically, Cedar City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,014 is near the national average. Approximately 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cedar City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $350,589, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,011 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cedar City is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.23%).

Cedar City, UT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Utah. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cedar City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84720 24,323 $63,742 $357,400 $932 2.7% 44.3% 65.0%
84721 29,635 $73,342 $345,000 $1,076 3.8% 43.6% 67.7%