ZIP Code 84720, Utah
ZIP Code 84720 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 84720 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Iron County / Washington County, Utah. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 25,708. The land area covers 341.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,708 | ±1,298 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 29.5 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,306 | ±455 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,187 | ±394 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,306 | ±455 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 881 | ±265 |
| Median Home Value | $420,000 | ±$23,985 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | ±$103 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,670 | ±$6,911 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,056 | ±$2,620 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,340 | ±695 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,433 | ±837 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.2% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 65,936 (2024)
ID: 209645
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
PO BOX 429, PAROWAN UT 84761-0429
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CEDAR CITY, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ENOCH, UT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CEDAR CITY, UT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southwest Technical College
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College Vocational | 13.1 mi away | 757 West 800 South, Cedar City, UT, 84720 |
4355862899
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WASHINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY NEW HARMONY BRANCH
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 34 SOUTH 2900 EAST, NEW HARMONY, UT, 84757 |
(435) 865-1673
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Southern Utah University
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College | 13.4 mi away | 351 West University Blvd, Cedar City, UT, 84720 |
4355867700
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CEDAR CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 303 NORTH 100 EAST, CEDAR CITY, UT, 84721 |
(435) 586-6661
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Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City
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College Vocational | 13.8 mi away | 169 N 100 W, Cedar City, UT, 84720 |
4355903375
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IRON COUNTY BOOKMOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 4763 NORTH SANTA FE TRAIL, ENOCH, UT, 84720 |
(435) 586-6715
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IRON COUNTY BOOKMOBILE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 4763 NORTH SANTA FE TRAIL, ENOCH, UT, 84720 |
(435) 586-6715
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WASHINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY ENTERPRISE BRANCH
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Library | 23.3 mi away | 393 SOUTH 200 EAST, ENTERPRISE, UT, 84725 |
(435) 878-2574
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NEW HARMONY, UT US, located 9.0 miles from ZCTA5 84720. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.8° | 21.1° | 32.9° | 2.01" | 10.9" |
| February | 48.2° | 23.5° | 35.9° | 2.54" | 11.7" |
| March | 55.8° | 29.3° | 42.5° | 1.86" | 3.8" |
| April | 62.5° | 33.9° | 48.2° | 1.03" | 2.1" |
| May | 72.8° | 41.7° | 57.2° | 0.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.7° | 50.0° | 66.8° | 0.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.8° | 57.7° | 73.7° | 1.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.7° | 56.0° | 71.9° | 1.79" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.6° | 47.9° | 64.2° | 1.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.1° | 37.1° | 52.6° | 1.84" | 0.3" |
| November | 54.9° | 27.2° | 41.0° | 1.28" | 3.5" |
| December | 43.9° | 20.5° | 32.2° | 1.60" | 5.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanarraville town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| New Harmony town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
| Cedar City city | City | 12.4 mi | — |
| Cedar Highlands CDP | CDP | 14.1 mi | — |
| Newcastle CDP | CDP | 15.6 mi | — |
| Enoch city | City | 18.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 84720. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.