84761 ZIP Code — Parowan, UT

Iron County, Utah

ZIP code 84761 is located in Parowan, Utah, within Iron County. It covers approximately 127.11 square miles and serves a population of 3,069 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.

About ZIP code 84761

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $245,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $48,599. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 84761 reflects a community defined by a high rate of remote workers and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,069

population

127.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

84761 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 84761

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84761. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parowan	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,069
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	49
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	127.11 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	37.8276
Longitude	-112.8093
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	68.4%	47.8%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	33.8%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.2%	27.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.1%	7.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,069

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$48,599

Median household income

$25,821

Per capita income

$245,600

Median home value

$952

Median monthly rent

63.5%

Home ownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

1,084

Housing units

20.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

148

5–9

122

127

10–14

104

103

15–19

20–24

216

25–34

177

185

35–44

151

131

45–54

108

55–59

143

60–64

117

218

65–74

179

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	788	25.7%
18 and over	2,281	74.3%
65 and over	683	22.3%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	2,770	88.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	208	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	63	2%
Other race	63	2%
Two or more races	27	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	47.8%	31.5%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	33.8%	34.6%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.2%	27.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.1%	7.0%

Under $10k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$48,599

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 25.9%

$500k–$1M 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$245,600
Median rent / month	$952
Owner occupied	63.5%
Renter occupied	36.5%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	38.6%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	10.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	34.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.2%
Electricity	38.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Wood	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	536	48.1%
Cohabiting couple	75	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	306	27.5%
Female householder, no spouse	197	17.7%
Households with children under 18	271	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	502	45.1%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.3%	17.0%
Married	42.5%	54.1%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	3.9%
Divorced	18.5%	25.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 22.9%

Some college, no degree 35.2%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	8.6%
Kindergarten	12	1.8%
Elementary school	307	45.6%
High school	247	36.7%
College / grad school	49	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 17.5%

Construction 15.2%

Professional & management 10.3%

Finance & real estate 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Public administration 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	32.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	9.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 16.3%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.6%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.5%
Binge drinking	10.2%
No physical activity	18.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	20.4%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	38.1%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,908	94.8%
Spanish	21	0.7%
Other Indo-European	21	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,952	96.2%
Born in same state	2,930	95.5%
Born in different state	1,758	57.3%
Foreign born	22	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	117	3.8%
Not a US citizen	96	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,299	42.3%
Italian	283	9.2%
Arab	176	5.7%
Polish	70	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	36	1.2%
English	28	0.9%
Norwegian	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	93.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84761

What city is ZIP code 84761 in?

ZIP code 84761 is primarily assigned to Parowan, Utah.

What county is ZIP code 84761 in?

ZIP code 84761 falls within Iron County, Utah.

Does ZIP code 84761 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 84761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84761?

16% of residents in ZIP code 84761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 84761?

ZIP code 84761 has an estimated population of 3,069 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 84761?

The median household income in ZIP code 84761 is $48,599, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 84761 in?

ZIP code 84761 observes the MST timezone.