84720 ZIP Code — Cedar City, UT
Iron County, Utah
ZIP code 84720 is located in Cedar City, Utah, within Iron County. It covers approximately 341.48 square miles and serves a population of 23,237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 435.
About ZIP code 84720
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $320,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $60,585.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,237
population
341.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
84720 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 84720
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84720. 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 | 23,237 |
| Population density | 68 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 49 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 341.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.8114 |
| Longitude | -113.1721 |
| 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 | 48.4% | 47.8% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 16.2% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.1% | 7.0% |
Demographics & statistics
23,237
Population
68
People per sq mi
28.1
Median age
$60,585
Median household income
$27,340
Per capita income
$320,800
Median home value
$864
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
17.0%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
5,763
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
654
Under 5
690
796
5–9
840
867
10–14
914
1,037
15–19
1,094
1,784
20–24
1,882
1,357
25–34
1,432
1,107
35–44
1,167
996
45–54
1,050
402
55–59
424
643
60–64
678
1,004
65–74
1,059
472
75–84
497
190
85+
201
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,777 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 17,460 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,423 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 28.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.1%
Two or more races
5.5%
Hispanic or Latino
5.1%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,342 | 83.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,355 | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,242 | 5.1% |
| Other race | 454 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 438 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 357 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 147 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.4% | 47.8% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 33.8% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.7% | 16.2% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 2.1% | 7.0% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $60,585 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
34.1%
$300k–$500k
40.6%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,800 |
| Median rent / month | $864 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 61.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 17.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.1% |
| Electricity | 27.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| Solar | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,428 | 56.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 324 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,264 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,857 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,466 | 31.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,245 | 28.5% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.9% | 35.6% |
| Married | 54.7% | 49.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
30.2%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 140 | 1.6% |
| Kindergarten | 389 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,742 | 30.5% |
| High school | 1,319 | 14.7% |
| College / grad school | 4,395 | 48.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.8%
Retail trade
10.7%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Professional & management
8.3%
Construction
7.1%
Other services
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.3% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 8.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.6 |
Poverty
All people
17.0%
Under 18 years
10.7%
18 and over
19.1%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
24.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| High blood pressure | 23.7% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 20.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.3% |
| Binge drinking | 12.1% |
| No physical activity | 15.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.2% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 777 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 23.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.6% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,893 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 500 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 397 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 81 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,079 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 21,999 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 12,792 | 55.1% |
| Foreign born | 80 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,158 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 584 | 50.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,692 | 24.5% |
| Arab | 2,127 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 1,286 | 5.5% |
| English | 846 | 3.6% |
| Dutch | 598 | 2.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 301 | 1.3% |
| German | 88 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 87 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84720
What city is ZIP code 84720 in?
ZIP code 84720 is primarily assigned to Cedar City, Utah.
What county is ZIP code 84720 in?
ZIP code 84720 falls within Iron County, Utah.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84720?
17% of residents in ZIP code 84720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84720?
The median home value in ZIP code 84720 is $320,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 84720?
ZIP code 84720 has an estimated population of 23,237 residents, with a density of 68 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 84720?
The median household income in ZIP code 84720 is $60,585, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 84720 in?
ZIP code 84720 observes the MST timezone.