84721 ZIP Code — Cedar City, UT
Iron County, Utah
ZIP code 84721 is located in Cedar City, Utah, within Iron County. It covers approximately 186.91 square miles and serves a population of 28,812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.
About ZIP code 84721
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $299,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $71,206.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
28,812
population
186.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
84721 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 84721
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cedar City | Acceptable |
| Cedar City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,812 |
| Population density | 154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 49 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 186.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.43 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.6777 |
| Longitude | -113.0612 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 435 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 47.8% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 16.2% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.1% | 7.0% |
Demographics & statistics
28,812
Population
154
People per sq mi
28.4
Median age
$71,206
Median household income
$25,550
Per capita income
$299,400
Median home value
$999
Median monthly rent
69.5%
Home ownership
12.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
6,548
Housing units
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,215
Under 5
1,157
1,309
5–9
1,246
1,289
10–14
1,227
1,554
15–19
1,478
1,344
20–24
1,279
2,151
25–34
2,047
1,742
35–44
1,657
1,457
45–54
1,386
718
55–59
683
632
60–64
602
926
65–74
881
390
75–84
372
36
85+
34
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,958 | 31.1% |
| 18 and over | 19,854 | 68.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,639 | 9.2% |
| Median age | 28.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.1%
Hispanic or Latino
6.9%
Two or more races
5.3%
Other race
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,386 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,120 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,644 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 985 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 557 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 157 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.8% | 47.8% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.1% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.7% | 16.2% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.4% | 2.1% | 7.0% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
5.6%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $71,206 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.0%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
3.3%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k–$300k
33.4%
$300k–$500k
37.4%
$500k–$1M
11.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,400 |
| Median rent / month | $999 |
| Owner occupied | 69.5% |
| Renter occupied | 30.5% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 67.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 39.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.3% |
| Electricity | 30.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,460 | 64.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 463 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,084 | 12.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,521 | 17.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,522 | 41.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,591 | 18.7% |
| Average household size | 3.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.0% | 32.1% |
| Married | 54.0% | 55.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 509 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 786 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,832 | 40.0% |
| High school | 2,137 | 22.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,325 | 24.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.3%
Retail trade
13.8%
Construction
11.3%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Other services
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 9.8% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.3%
Under 18 years
11.1%
18 and over
12.8%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 24.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.6% |
| Binge drinking | 12.3% |
| No physical activity | 16.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 855 | 4.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.8% |
| Public insurance | 25.5% |
| No insurance | 10.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,440 | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 861 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 793 | 3.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 12 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,382 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 27,183 | 94.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,995 | 59.0% |
| Foreign born | 199 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,430 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 616 | 43.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,117 | 24.7% |
| Arab | 2,570 | 8.9% |
| Italian | 2,281 | 7.9% |
| Dutch | 1,198 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 361 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 312 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 101 | 0.4% |
| German | 70 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 38 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.6% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84721
What city is ZIP code 84721 in?
ZIP code 84721 is primarily assigned to Cedar City, Utah.
What county is ZIP code 84721 in?
ZIP code 84721 falls within Iron County, Utah.
Is ZIP code 84721 family-oriented?
31% of residents in ZIP code 84721 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 84721?
ZIP code 84721 has an estimated population of 28,812 residents, with a density of 154 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84721?
The median home value in ZIP code 84721 is $299,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 84721?
The median household income in ZIP code 84721 is $71,206, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 84721 in?
ZIP code 84721 observes the MST timezone.