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Washington County
Virgin, UT
84779
84779 ZIP Code — Virgin, UT
Washington County, Utah
ZIP code 84779 is located in
Virgin ,
Utah ,
within Washington County .
It covers approximately 232.00 square miles and serves a population of
787 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 435 .
About ZIP code 84779
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $468,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $92,750. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 84779 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
787
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
49
County FIPS
053
Geography
Land area
232.00 sq mi
Water area
0.44 sq mi
Latitude
37.3079
Longitude
-113.0794
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
435
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.0%
38.9%
31.5%
$50k – $100k
37.4%
34.1%
34.6%
$100k – $200k
28.6%
21.8%
27.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.2%
7.0%
Demographics & statistics
$92,750
Median household income
$468,600
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 217 27.6% 18 and over 570 72.4% 65 and over 131 16.6% Median age 49.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Group Count % White 711 84.3% Hispanic or Latino 56 6.6% Other race 50 5.9% Two or more races 15 1.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 11 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
34.0%
38.9%
31.5%
$50k – $100k
37.4%
34.1%
34.6%
$100k – $200k
28.6%
21.8%
27.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.2%
7.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 5.3% $15k–$25k 1.5% $25k–$35k 8.7% $35k–$50k 13.6% $50k–$75k 12.1% $75k–$100k 9.8% $100k–$150k 35.2% $150k–$200k 8.3% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $92,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $468,600 Median rent / month $870 Owner occupied 97.3% Renter occupied 2.7% Vacant 60.2% Single-family detached 92.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.2% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.2% 2000–2009 25.0% 1990–1999 16.1% 1980–1989 32.1% 1970–1979 6.5% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 0.3% 1940–1949 2.0% 1939 or earlier 1.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 12.0% 1 bedroom 20.2% 2 bedrooms 8.6% 3 bedrooms 40.2% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 10.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.1% 1 vehicle 11.4% 2 vehicles 62.9% 3 or more 24.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.2% Electricity 50.0% Propane / LP gas 21.2% Wood 14.8% No fuel used 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 202 76.5% Cohabiting couple 2 0.8% Male householder, no spouse 27 10.2% Female householder, no spouse 33 12.5% Households with children under 18 46 17.4% Households with seniors (65+) 86 32.6% Average household size 2.77
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.3% 19.6% Married 62.7% 68.8% Separated 7.6% 2.6% Widowed 3.5% 3.2% Divorced 5.0% 5.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.8% Bachelor's or higher 24.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 1.4% Kindergarten 7 3.3% Elementary school 101 47.4% High school 86 40.4% College / grad school 16 7.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
15.9%
Education & healthcare
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Public administration
4.3%
Professional & management
3.6%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.3% Service 9.8% Sales & office 21.7% Natural resources & construction 22.1% Production & transportation 18.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.5% Government 10.9% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.8% Carpool 12.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
12.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.7% Retirement income 29.9% Supplemental Security 4.5% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 1.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 34.1% High cholesterol 34.3% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 7.6% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 30.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.8% Binge drinking 9.1% No physical activity 19.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.0% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 17.3% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 13.1% No health insurance 14.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.6% Visited dentist 66.9% Cholesterol screening 85.8% Teeth loss 15.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 9.8%
Disability % Any disability 13.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.9% 65 and over 39.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.4% Public insurance 43.3% No insurance 11.5% Uninsured under 19 24.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 767 97.5% Spanish 16 2.1% Other Indo-European 14 1.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 2 0.3%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 767 97.5% Born in same state 765 97.2% Born in different state 407 51.7% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 20 2.5% Not a US citizen 12 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 396 50.3% Arab 70 8.9% Italian 29 3.7%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 22 2.8% Polish 14 1.8% English 10 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.5% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84779
What city is ZIP code 84779 in?
ZIP code 84779 is primarily assigned to Virgin, Utah.
What county is ZIP code 84779 in?
ZIP code 84779 falls within Washington County, Utah.
Is ZIP code 84779 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 84779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84779?
20% of residents in ZIP code 84779 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84779?
The median home value in ZIP code 84779 is $468,600.
Does ZIP code 84779 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 84779 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 84779 in?
ZIP code 84779 observes the MST timezone.
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