| City: | Brian Head, Utah |
| County: | Iron County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:15:31 AM |
| Population: | 195 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.6501, -112.8284 |
| Land Area: | 79.209 sq mi |
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Brian Head sits at over 9,600 feet elevation in Utah's Iron County, making it the state's highest town and a ski resort community 96 square miles in size. This isn't a place where people live year-round. Of 1,116 housing units, only 108 are occupied permanently. That's a 90% vacancy rate, with 977 units listed as seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.
The Brian Head post office maintains 180 PO Boxes for 108 occupied homes, a 1.67 adoption rate that means the post office serves more than just year-round residents. Second homeowners keep boxes year-round for mail forwarding, vacation renters need temporary access during ski season, and scattered mountain properties across the 96-square-mile territory lack regular street delivery. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire area.
Street names point to the resort character: Highway 143 (the main access road), Snowflake Lane, Ridge View Street, Alpine Court, and Deer Trail Road. Most addresses include unit designators (UNIT, APT, STE, OFC), indicating condos and multi-unit vacation properties rather than single-family homes. Rural carrier routes serve what limited street delivery exists, but most residents and visitors rely on the post office.
The 195 year-round residents skew older (median age 46.5) and highly educated (85% hold bachelor's degrees or higher). Median home values sit at $309,100. With 21 business establishments employing 540 people, the resort economy depends on seasonal visitors who far outnumber permanent residents during winter months.
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Brian Head, UT 84719Some properties have street addresses with Highway 143 or specific street names, but PO Box delivery is standard throughout the community.
Highway 143 dominates addressing as the main access route, while streets like Snowflake Lane and Alpine Court emphasize the ski resort identity. Most streets have UNIT designators, indicating condo and vacation properties.
ZIP Code 84719 has 195 residents and 108 households (average 1.81 persons per household). The median age is 46.5 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.9% male and 45.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 195Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 74Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $468,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 51 | 27 | 38 | 50 | 60 | 86 | 82 | 77 | 69 | 43 | 35 | 60 | 49 | 74 |
| Decennial Census | 90 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 195 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.5
Male Median Age: 45.3
Female Median Age: 50
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 167 | 86.98% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 8.33% |
| Asian: | 4 | 2.08% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 1.56% |
| Total: | 192 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 107 | 54.87% | 45.3 years |
| Females: | 88 | 45.13% | 50.0 years |
| Total: | 195 | 100% | 46.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 74 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $75,125, which is below the national median ($80,734), is up $36,097 (92.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75,125. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 34.9%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (54.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,028 | $24,375 | $63,750 | $63,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,188 | $0 | $63,000 | $64,643 | $75,125 |
| Median Family Income | $38,611 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $81,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88,750 | $0 | $80,625 | $68,750 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $128,036 | $14,375 | $24,375 | $63,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $23,958 | $23,750 | $43,000 | $23,571 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $48,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 22 | 34.92% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 41 | 65.08% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 54.55% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 27.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 18.18% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $468,200, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is down $531,801 (53.18%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $468,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 97.08%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $0 | $425,000 | $115,000 | $0 | $0 | $119,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $245,000 | $309,100 | $468,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $639 | $642 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 35.14% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 64.86% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 37 | 2.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,231 | 97.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,268 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 440 | 34.70% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 818 | 64.51% |
| Other Units: | 10 | 0.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,268 | 100% |
In 2024, 79.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 46.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.89%). College enrollment is 26.32%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4 | 8.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 12.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 38 | 79.17% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 48 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 79.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 46 | 62.16% |
| Public Insurance: | 23 | 31.08% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 6.76% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 69 | 93.24% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% | 37.5% | 50.0% | 46.7% | 46.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 11 | 57.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 15.79% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 26.32% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 14 | 73.68% |
ZIP Code 84719 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 25 business establishments, employing about 550 people with an annual payroll of $11,223,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 192Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 25Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,787,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,223,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 550Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84719 is located in Iron County, Utah, within the Cedar City, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16260) and Utah's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 46,163 people, about 0.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 84719. It covers 79.209 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.015 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cedar City, UTSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 46,163Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 79.209 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.015 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 39987.95 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4908020Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brian Head town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84719 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.