City

Parowan, UT

1 ZIP code  ·  Iron County  ·  Utah

👥3,127Population
💰$50,582Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$312,600Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 2.2%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic2.2%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate612 (30%)
Some College115 (5.6%)
Associates542 (26.6%)
Bachelors379 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree387 (19%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 30%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 26.6%Bachelors: 18.6%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad30.0%
Some College5.6%
Associates26.6%
Bachelors18.6%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,582 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$312,600 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$962/mo
Total Housing Units1,499
Vacant Units289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Parowan, UT

Parowan is a city in Utah, located in Iron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,127 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Parowan is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,582 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Parowan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $312,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $962 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parowan is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.69%).

Parowan, UT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Utah.

ZIP Codes in Parowan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84761 3,127 $50,582 $312,600 $962 8.5% 37.5% 64.6%