| City: | Paragonah, Utah |
| County: | Iron County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:02 AM |
| Population: | 824 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.9994, -112.7491 |
| Land Area: | 314.484 sq mi |
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Paragonah is a small rural community in Iron County, Utah, spanning 428 square miles of high-desert terrain. With 824 residents and 291 households, this is a genuine small town that relies almost entirely on PO Box mail service.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 428 square mile territory. The community post office maintains 264 PO Boxes for 291 households, meaning 91% of residents depend on boxes for all mail. Rural carrier routes serve some outlying properties, but most households use PO Boxes as the primary address.
The street grid follows a traditional Utah town pattern. Main Street runs through the center, with numbered cross streets radiating outward (N 100 E, S 200 W, etc.). Named streets like Foothill Drive, Canyon Road, and Buckskin Valley Road point to the surrounding landscape. The town sits in a valley with mountain foothills to the east.
Paragonah's 824 residents skew toward working-age families (median age 42.6 years). Nearly a quarter of workers (24.4%) work from home, higher than typical for rural Utah. The economy leans heavily on transportation and warehousing jobs (215 workers) and public administration (151 workers), suggesting proximity to regional infrastructure or government facilities. Median household income is $42,149, with homes valued at $267,600.
The area has 388 total housing units, with 72 (18.6%) used seasonally or occasionally. This isn't a vacation community, but rather reflects the pattern of rural Utah properties used for hunting, ranching, or part-time residence. Owner-occupancy is high at 82% (238 of 291 occupied homes).
All mail should use PO Box addresses. The ZIP was introduced before October 2004, and the facility operates as a Community Post Office (smaller than a standard Post Office). For most residents and businesses in the 84760 area, a PO Box is the only reliable mailing address.
Traditional Utah town grid with Main and Center streets, plus descriptive names like Foothill Drive, Canyon Road, and Buckskin Valley Road that reference the surrounding high-desert landscape.
ZIP Code 84760 has 824 residents and 291 households (average 2.83 persons per household). The median age is 42.6 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.1%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 824Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,054Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,465Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 291Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $264,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 850 | 679 | 567 | 589 | 605 | 668 | 571 | 506 | 531 | 525 | 982 | 1,008 | 1,023 | 1,054 |
| Decennial Census | 559 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 824 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.6
Male Median Age: 40.1
Female Median Age: 44.4
| 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 | 33 | 22 | 39 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 12 | 21 | 39 | 29 | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 |
| Female | 24 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 19 | 8 | 12 |
| Total | 57 | 51 | 63 | 48 | 45 | 40 | 43 | 47 | 38 | 39 | 34 | 56 | 74 | 64 | 56 | 31 | 15 | 23 |
| White: | 775 | 94.63% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 31 | 3.79% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 1.10% |
| Total: | 819 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 401 | 48.67% | 40.1 years |
| Females: | 423 | 51.33% | 44.4 years |
| Total: | 824 | 100% | 42.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,021 | 96.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 27 | 2.56% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 3.13% |
| Total Population: | 1,054 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,021 | 96.87% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 33 | 3.13% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $42,465, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $4,531 (11.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,868. Family households earn a median of $59,167 versus $23,942 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,225). By gender, male median income is $52,750 and female is $50,313, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,437 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,934 | $41,797 | $38,125 | $38,958 | $54,000 | $57,500 | $62,321 | $63,036 | $63,333 | $61,513 | $46,042 | $39,449 | $42,149 | $42,465 |
| Median Family Income | $38,668 | $48,036 | $41,607 | $47,750 | $67,750 | $69,091 | $70,833 | $73,100 | $75,250 | $65,893 | $55,357 | $52,500 | $54,625 | $59,167 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,563 | $12,500 | $14,167 | $16,875 | $27,083 | $29,375 | $35,179 | $28,750 | $28,125 | $33,438 | $0 | $21,250 | $22,308 | $23,942 |
| Median Male Income | $38,342 | $26,660 | $37,500 | $39,375 | $0 | $53,056 | $53,152 | $55,054 | $55,521 | $56,000 | $34,889 | $37,382 | $42,500 | $52,750 |
| Median Female Income | $14,375 | $21,631 | $32,917 | $36,250 | $0 | $28,542 | $30,938 | $32,188 | $32,250 | $46,458 | $42,250 | $44,167 | $45,000 | $50,313 |
| Employed: | 358 | 47.54% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 1.06% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 387 | 51.39% |
| Total: | 753 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 136 | 37.99% |
| Service: | 48 | 13.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 101 | 28.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 9.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 39 | 10.89% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 358 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $264,900, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $105,900 (66.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,800. The median gross rent is $1,086, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $594 (120.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $398. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.65% (56.34% with a mortgage, 43.66% free-and-clear) and renters 12.35% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.81%, which is far 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 | $159,000 | $124,700 | $151,800 | $152,800 | $162,900 | $164,200 | $168,300 | $178,100 | $191,100 | $205,300 | $218,100 | $223,200 | $267,600 | $264,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 30.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 24 | 48.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 8.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 14.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $492 | $628 | $705 | $695 | $678 | $673 | $697 | $691 | $688 | $930 | $1,029 | $1,086 | $1,089 | $1,086 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 200 | 49.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 155 | 38.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 50 | 12.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 405 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 405 | 78.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 113 | 21.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 518 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 506 | 97.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 2.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 518 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 4.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.93%). College enrollment is 12.67%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 1.54% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 25 | 3.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 192 | 26.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 149 | 20.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 145 | 20.31% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 146 | 20.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 46 | 6.44% |
| Total: | 714 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 678 | 94.96% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 192 | 26.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 825 | 69.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 295 | 24.85% |
| No Insurance: | 67 | 5.64% |
| Total: | 1,187 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,120 | 94.36% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.4% | 7.9% | 9.4% | 6.3% | 6.7% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.3% | 4.3% |
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: | 96 | 32.88% |
| Kindergarten: | 13 | 4.45% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 102 | 34.93% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 44 | 15.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 37 | 12.67% |
| Total: | 292 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 109 | 37.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 159 | 54.45% |
ZIP Code 84760 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 32 people with an annual payroll of $506,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 282Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $106,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $506,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 32Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84760 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 1.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 84760. It covers 314.484 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.184 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: | 314.484 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.184 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: | 4957960Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Paragonah town; UtahSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 84760 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 February 1, 2026.