City

Payson, UT

1 ZIP code  ·  Utah County  ·  Utah

👥29,502Population
💰$94,152Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂29.7Median Age
🏠$423,200Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓41.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 14.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic14.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.39
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads41.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma173 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,896 (24.4%)
Some College1,978 (12.4%)
Associates3,266 (20.5%)
Bachelors1,808 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree4,818 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 24.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 20.5%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad24.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates20.5%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.5%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.5%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$94,152 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$423,200 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,398/mo
Total Housing Units8,956
Vacant Units309

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
63%
About Payson, UT

Payson is a city in Utah, located in Utah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 29,502 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.7 years.

Economically, Payson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $94,152 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Payson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $423,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,398 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Payson is well-educated. 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.56%).

Payson, UT offers residents above-average earning potential within Utah.

ZIP Codes in Payson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
84651 29,502 $94,152 $423,200 $1,398 4.6% 41.6% 85.5%