County

Iron County, UT

10 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Utah

👥60,112Population
💰$67,998Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂30.4Median Age
🏠$344,513Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic10.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
16%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma287 (0.9%)
HS Graduate7,960 (24.7%)
Some College4,095 (12.7%)
Associates6,034 (18.7%)
Bachelors4,077 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree9,819 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 24.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad24.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,998 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$344,512 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,007/mo
Total Housing Units22,800
Vacant Units3,180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Iron County, UT

Iron County is located in Utah and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 60,112 residents. With a median age of 30.44, it is a relatively young county.

Iron County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,998 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Iron County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $344,512 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,006. Homeownership rates are high at 67.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Iron County are primarily White (83.8%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Iron County, UT is a solidly middle-class area in Utah. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Iron County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
84714 Beryl 1,078 $55,217 $199,200 1.9% 25.8%
84719 Brian Head 49 $64,643 $309,100 0.0% 84.6%
84720 Cedar City 24,323 $63,742 $357,400 $932 2.7% 44.3%
84721 Cedar City 29,635 $73,342 $345,000 $1,076 3.8% 43.6%
84742 Kanarraville 416 $147,875 $494,200 $605 0.0% 44.5%
84760 Paragonah 1,023 $42,149 $267,600 $1,089 0.8% 42.8%
84761 Parowan 3,127 $50,582 $312,600 $962 8.5% 37.5%
84772 Summit 208 $100,592 $241,100 0.0% 36.2%