Zip code 84770: Saint George, Utah
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 84770
84770 is a suburban zip code in Saint George, Utah (Washington County), covering 72 sq mi of land. About 48,397 people live here, or 672 per square mile. The median resident is 38.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $70,024 a year, 13% below the national median of $80,734. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $458,300, or 6.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,463 a month.
32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 17.1 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care.
How 84770 compares
- Housing vacancy17.9%91stU.S. 10.1% · UT 8.1%76th of 276 in UT
- Uninsured rate13.8%85thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · UT 8.4%46th of 278 in UT
- 84thU.S. 17.2% · UT 11.9%53rd of 278 in UT
- 81stU.S. 9.7% · UT 8%28th of 277 in UT
- Population48,39779thU.S. 334,922,499 · UT 3,392,33117th of 278 in UT
- 74thU.S. 51.1% · UT 47.2%46th of 254 in UT
- 74thU.S. 10% · UT 9.4%119th of 277 in UT
- Median home value$458,30070thU.S. $332,700 · UT $489,40098th of 257 in UT
- Poverty rate14%65thU.S. 12.5% · UT 8.5%61st of 276 in UT
- 56thU.S. 15.1% · UT 17.6%138th of 277 in UT
- Median gross rent$1,46354thU.S. $1,413 · UT $1,49677th of 198 in UT
- Veterans6.1%54thU.S. 6.2% · UT 4.6%97th of 278 in UT
- 49thU.S. 35.7% · UT 37.7%124th of 277 in UT
- Median age38.345thU.S. 38.9 · UT 32107th of 278 in UT
- 45thU.S. 14.1% · UT 8.9%58th of 278 in UT
- Residents under 1821.3%43rdU.S. 22% · UT 27.8%206th of 278 in UT
- 40thU.S. 0.483 · UT 0.42791st of 275 in UT
- Tech workers2.3%39thU.S. 3.8% · UT 4.8%138th of 277 in UT
- Population density672/sq mi37thU.S. 95/sq mi · UT 41/sq mi69th of 278 in UT
- Median household income$70,02436thU.S. $80,734 · UT $95,166193rd of 258 in UT
- Broadband access90.3%36thU.S. 91% · UT 93.4%192nd of 276 in UT
- Homeownership rate60.4%33rdU.S. 65.2% · UT 70.2%237th of 276 in UT
- Diversity index38.333rdU.S. 61.4 · UT 41.470th of 278 in UT
- Government workers11.5%31stU.S. 14.5% · UT 15.1%230th of 277 in UT
- Per capita income$33,76830thU.S. $44,673 · UT $40,873148th of 277 in UT
- 21stU.S. 5.2% · UT 3.6%122nd of 277 in UT
- Median earnings per worker$36,58112thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · UT $47,287211th of 275 in UT
- Average commute17.1 min4thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · UT 22.1 min219th of 264 in UT
| Measure | 84770 | Washington | UT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 17.9% | 15.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 76th of 276 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.8% | 11.1% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 46th of 278 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 22.3% | 22.3% | 11.9% | 17.2% | 53rd of 278 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12% | 11.2% | 8% | 9.7% | 28th of 277 | |
| Population | 48,397 | 196,431 | 3,392,331 | 334,922,499 | 17th of 278 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 57.1% | 56.7% | 47.2% | 51.1% | 46th of 254 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11.6% | 13.4% | 9.4% | 10% | 119th of 277 | |
| Median home value | $458,300 | $510,700 | $489,400 | $332,700 | 98th of 257 | |
| Poverty rate | 14% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 12.5% | 61st of 276 | |
| Work from home | 14% | 14% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 138th of 277 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,463 | $1,566 | $1,496 | $1,413 | 77th of 198 | |
| Veterans | 6.1% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 6.2% | 97th of 278 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 35.2% | 37.7% | 35.7% | 124th of 277 | |
| Median age | 38.3 | 39.1 | 32 | 38.9 | 107th of 278 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8.6% | 5.8% | 8.9% | 14.1% | 58th of 278 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.3% | 24.4% | 27.8% | 22% | 206th of 278 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.424 | 0.443 | 0.427 | 0.483 | 91st of 275 | |
| Tech workers | 2.3% | 3.1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 138th of 277 | |
| Population density | 672/sq mi | 81/sq mi | 41/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 69th of 278 | |
| Median household income | $70,024 | $80,632 | $95,166 | $80,734 | 193rd of 258 | |
| Broadband access | 90.3% | 93.1% | 93.4% | 91% | 192nd of 276 | |
| Homeownership rate | 60.4% | 71.6% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 237th of 276 | |
| Diversity index | 38.3 | 32.3 | 41.4 | 61.4 | 70th of 278 | |
| Government workers | 11.5% | 13.7% | 15.1% | 14.5% | 230th of 277 | |
| Per capita income | $33,768 | $39,171 | $40,873 | $44,673 | 148th of 277 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 122nd of 277 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,581 | $41,914 | $47,287 | $49,666 | 211th of 275 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 17.1 min | 19.2 min | 22.1 min | 26.4 min | 219th of 264 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White76%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic18%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 17,793
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 70.4%
- Married couples
- 59.2%
- Living alone
- 22%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.1%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 21,668
- Owner-occupied
- 60.4%
- Vacant
- 17.9%
- Median year built
- 1997
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 57.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 24.1%
- Home value to income
- 6.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 84770 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $53,544 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,960 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,002 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,134 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $31,450 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.4%
- Households with broadband
- 90.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.6%
- No internet access
- 6.2%
- Without health insurance
- 13.8%
- Limited-English households
- 3.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Saint George
- State
- Utah
- County
- Washington County
- Center point
- 37.1384° N, 113.6296° W
- Land area
- 72 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- St. George41% of zip
- Santa Clara1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 84770
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84771 | Saint George, UT · PO box | 3.4 mi | — |
| 84791 | Saint George, UT · PO box | 3.4 mi | — |
| 84738 | Ivins, UT | 6.6 mi | $77,993 |
| 84790 | Saint George, UT | 7.5 mi | $91,054 |
| 84780 | Washington, UT | 8.6 mi | $91,963 |
| 84783 | Dammeron Valley, UT | 9.1 mi | — |
| 84733 | Gunlock, UT | 15 mi | $130,179 |
| 84782 | Veyo, UT | 17 mi | $75,625 |
| 84746 | Leeds, UT | 17 mi | $93,889 |
| 84781 | Pine Valley, UT | 20 mi | $104,286 |
| 84774 | Toquerville, UT | 21 mi | $97,813 |
| 84745 | La Verkin, UT | 21 mi | $68,269 |
Zip codes like 84770 elsewhere
Questions about 84770
What city is zip code 84770?
84770 is assigned to Saint George, Utah. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 84770 in?
84770 is in Washington County, Utah.
What is the population of 84770?
About 48,397 people live in 84770, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 84770 in?
84770 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 84770?
The median household income in 84770 is $70,024.
What zip codes are near 84770?
The closest zip codes to 84770 are 84771, 84791, 84738, 84790, 84780.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 84770, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.