| City: | Parowan, Utah |
| County: | Iron County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:03 AM |
| Population: | 3,210 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 435 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.8276, -112.8093 |
| Land Area: | 127.108 sq mi |
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Parowan sits in Iron County, Utah, where 3,210 residents rely on PO Box mail across 104.6 square miles of rural territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire service area.
The post office maintains 1,594 PO Boxes for 1,181 households. That's a 1.35 adoption rate, meaning the facility serves not just local residents but ranchers and property owners scattered across the surrounding valleys and canyons. Two rural carrier routes handle limited street delivery to accessible properties, but most mail goes to boxes at the post office.
Street names tell the story of Parowan's geography. Red Canyon Drive, Pine Canyon Drive, Maple Canyon Lane, and Spring Canyon Road reference the canyon systems that cut through the landscape. The numbered grid pattern (E 300 S, N 100 E) shows a traditional Utah town layout, while names like Old Highway 91 and Old Paragonah Highway mark historic travel routes.
Parowan's population is established and stable. Median age is 41.6 years, and 79.6% of households own their homes. Median household income stands at $50,582, with per capita income of $26,601. About 17% of housing is used seasonally (259 of 1,517 units), suggesting some vacation property but not a resort character.
With 92.7% of residents identifying as White and 14.4% as Hispanic, Parowan maintains a relatively homogeneous population. Educational attainment shows 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The town supports 109 business establishments employing 625 workers, providing local economic activity beyond ranching and agriculture.
Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, most addresses use PO Box format. Limited rural route delivery exists for accessible properties, but PO Boxes remain the primary method for receiving mail across this 104-square-mile territory.
Numbered grid shows traditional Utah town layout; canyon-themed street names reference local topography.
ZIP Code 84761 has 3,210 residents and 1,181 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 41.6 years, significantly older than the state (31.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.3% male and 49.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (92.7%, much higher than the state average of 78.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,210Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,044Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 25.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,538Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,181Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $355,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.69Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,908 | 2,951 | 2,995 | 3,040 | 3,064 | 3,124 | 3,154 | 3,250 | 3,350 | 3,556 | 2,927 | 3,069 | 3,127 | 3,044 |
| Decennial Census | 3,131 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,210 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.6
Male Median Age: 41.1
Female Median Age: 42.2
| 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 | 98 | 125 | 120 | 138 | 83 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 102 | 72 | 64 | 103 | 111 | 124 | 99 | 68 | 47 | 39 |
| Female | 93 | 122 | 128 | 130 | 57 | 64 | 86 | 71 | 105 | 74 | 71 | 99 | 103 | 115 | 106 | 82 | 40 | 50 |
| Total | 191 | 247 | 248 | 268 | 140 | 140 | 159 | 143 | 207 | 146 | 135 | 202 | 214 | 239 | 205 | 150 | 87 | 89 |
| White: | 2,977 | 90.13% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic:* | 219 | 6.63% |
| Asian: | 14 | 0.42% |
| American Indian: | 15 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.12% |
| Other: | 73 | 2.21% |
| Total: | 3,303 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,614 | 50.28% | 41.1 years |
| Females: | 1,596 | 49.72% | 42.2 years |
| Total: | 3,210 | 100% | 41.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,859 | 93.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 75 | 2.46% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 92 | 3.02% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 18 | 3.61% |
| Total Population: | 3,044 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,934 | 96.39% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 110 | 3.61% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $51,538, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $6,359 (14.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,051. Family households earn a median of $87,353 versus $30,699 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,654). By gender, male median income is $56,481 and female is $34,968, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $21,513 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (26.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,179 | $43,620 | $42,829 | $36,687 | $35,738 | $35,633 | $39,500 | $42,171 | $43,487 | $39,233 | $43,705 | $48,599 | $50,582 | $51,538 |
| Median Family Income | $54,297 | $55,529 | $56,739 | $53,681 | $51,875 | $49,697 | $49,219 | $59,188 | $63,704 | $46,181 | $64,750 | $82,132 | $79,783 | $87,353 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,125 | $14,340 | $15,339 | $14,783 | $15,254 | $16,392 | $22,679 | $27,266 | $29,635 | $24,349 | $26,738 | $26,550 | $28,643 | $30,699 |
| Median Male Income | $52,938 | $56,136 | $55,885 | $50,938 | $48,906 | $53,400 | $48,083 | $55,282 | $48,618 | $40,100 | $33,819 | $37,500 | $40,052 | $56,481 |
| Median Female Income | $30,625 | $32,895 | $26,917 | $26,838 | $41,000 | $36,435 | $43,095 | $42,206 | $38,026 | $29,655 | $29,958 | $32,292 | $34,176 | $34,968 |
| Employed: | 1,088 | 46.84% |
| Unemployed: | 112 | 4.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,123 | 48.34% |
| Total: | 2,323 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 269 | 24.72% |
| Service: | 285 | 26.19% |
| Sales and Office: | 218 | 20.04% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 157 | 14.43% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 159 | 14.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,088 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $355,000, which is notably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $140,500 (65.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $174,300. The median gross rent is $981, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $165 (20.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.07% (37.06% with a mortgage, 62.94% free-and-clear) and renters 28.93% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.35%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $214,500 | $198,600 | $184,700 | $168,000 | $165,300 | $164,500 | $166,800 | $168,300 | $180,700 | $181,000 | $182,500 | $245,600 | $312,600 | $355,000 |
| Less than $500: | 17 | 4.91% |
| $500 to $999: | 170 | 49.13% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 140 | 40.46% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 19 | 5.49% |
| Total: | 346 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $816 | $849 | $829 | $796 | $841 | $870 | $908 | $944 | $935 | $878 | $916 | $952 | $962 | $981 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 315 | 26.34% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 535 | 44.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 346 | 28.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,196 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,196 | 80.65% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 287 | 19.35% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,483 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,112 | 74.98% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 72 | 4.86% |
| Other Units: | 299 | 20.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,483 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.80% 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 93.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 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 high school (50.81%). College enrollment is 6.94%, 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: | 31 | 1.53% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 106 | 5.23% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 491 | 24.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 657 | 32.44% |
| Associate's degree: | 259 | 12.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 389 | 19.21% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 92 | 4.54% |
| Total: | 2,025 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,888 | 93.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 481 | 23.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,115 | 62.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,091 | 32.27% |
| No Insurance: | 175 | 5.18% |
| Total: | 3,381 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,206 | 94.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.2% | 7.1% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.7% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 7.5% | 9.5% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
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: | 31 | 3.84% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 1.36% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 299 | 37.05% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 410 | 50.81% |
| College or graduate school: | 56 | 6.94% |
| Total: | 807 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 42 | 5.20% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 720 | 89.22% |
ZIP Code 84761 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 109 business establishments, employing about 632 people with an annual payroll of $23,019,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,744Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 109Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,275,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $23,019,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 632Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 84761 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 6.95% of whom live in ZIP Code 84761. It covers 127.108 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.215 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: | 127.108 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.215 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: | 4958510Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Parowan city; UtahSource: Census |
ZIP Code 84761 is in the Iron School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.