ZIP Code 84790 in Saint George, UT

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Saint George, Utah
City Alias:St George
Names to Avoid:
Bloomington, Bloomington Hills
County:Washington County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:16:18 AM
Population:52,982 [See All]
Area Code:435
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.0648, -113.5465
Land Area:48.344 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 84790 has 52,982 residents and 18,101 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, older than the state (31.3) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:52,982Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:55,892Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:70,252Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,095.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$91,054Source: Census ACS
Households:18,101Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$552,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.90Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.87Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--34,84334,25136,26937,91138,82239,46942,52444,22445,70947,84950,50351,77354,35355,892
Decennial Census35,770------------------52,982--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.6

Male Median Age: 36

Female Median Age: 39

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,7292,0502,3672,0761,7711,3831,2941,5031,5391,2901,0841,0341,1551,3801,5291,242824652
Female1,6511,9942,1352,1351,7081,2971,3401,6111,5561,3631,0561,1871,5071,6761,7461,376906836
Total3,3804,0444,5024,2113,4792,6802,6343,1143,0952,6532,1402,2212,6623,0563,2752,6181,7301,488
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:44,81581.88%
Black:2770.51%
Hispanic:*5,3969.86%
Asian:7521.37%
American Indian:5601.02%
Hawaiian:6061.11%
Other:2,3244.25%
Total:54,730100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:25,90248.89%36.0 years
Females:27,08051.11%39.0 years
Total:52,982100%37.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:51,96692.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4840.87%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,5592.79%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,8836.16%
Total Population:55,892100%
Total Native Population:52,45093.84%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,4426.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $91,054, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $38,864 (74.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,169. Family households earn a median of $108,010 versus $46,488 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,522). By gender, male median income is $76,945 and female is $47,884, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $29,061 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.4%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$52,190$53,045$55,418$56,557$56,356$57,145$58,927$59,861$61,885$65,475$73,071$81,405$85,720$91,054
Median Family Income$61,364$59,858$62,970$63,740$64,417$64,676$66,882$66,737$71,768$77,325$87,437$95,791$101,887$108,010
Median NonFamily Income$31,173$30,612$30,585$32,370$31,181$31,290$33,547$32,453$33,386$35,785$37,489$47,634$44,918$46,488
Median Male Income$44,986$47,157$48,315$46,607$48,141$50,228$49,196$48,543$51,041$56,496$58,841$68,669$73,750$76,945
Median Female Income$32,099$31,623$35,866$34,905$33,110$32,315$31,908$31,432$32,632$34,411$37,044$45,302$47,035$47,884
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:23,53156.15%
Unemployed:9232.20%
Not In Labor Force:17,45541.65%
Total:41,909100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10,16843.21%
Service:3,08313.10%
Sales and Office:5,50123.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,8027.66%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,97712.65%
Total Civilian Employed Population:23,531100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $552,700, which is far above the national median ($332,700), is up $298,600 (117.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $252,900. The median gross rent is $1,685, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $713 (73.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $574. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.64% (60.42% with a mortgage, 39.58% free-and-clear) and renters 26.36% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.50%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$254,100$241,700$233,700$232,400$232,200$244,100$261,700$279,200$299,800$324,800$373,200$450,900$500,900$552,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1703.33%
$500 to $999:4699.18%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,35826.59%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,36326.68%
$2,000 to $2,499:91017.82%
$2,500 to $2,999:5109.98%
$3,000 or more:2234.37%
No Rent:1052.06%
Total:5,108100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$972$994$1,042$1,007$1,044$1,058$1,056$1,084$1,111$1,183$1,254$1,473$1,598$1,685
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):8,62144.49%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):5,64729.14%
Renter Occupied:5,10826.36%
Total Occupied Housing Units:19,376100%

Occupied Housing Units:19,37687.50%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,76912.50%
Total Housing Units:22,145100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:18,77984.80%
Multi-Family Units:2,96913.41%
Other Units:3971.79%
Total Housing Units:22,145100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 40.80% 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 96.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 5.80%, which is falls below the national rate (8.80%), up 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.80 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 (45.50%). College enrollment is 19.20%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:4721.32%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9442.64%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,07119.75%
Some college, no degree:7,77321.71%
Associate's degree:4,92113.75%
Bachelor's degree:8,56023.91%
Graduate or professional degree:6,05916.92%
Total:35,800100%
High school or higher:34,38496.04%
Bachelor's degree or higher:14,61940.84%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:41,34765.30%
Public Insurance:16,82726.57%
No Insurance:5,1458.13%
Total:63,319100%
Has Health Insurance:58,17491.87%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty4.6%5.3%5.8%6.5%6.6%7.8%10.0%10.0%8.5%6.8%6.0%4.8%5.7%5.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:7705.10%
Kindergarten:8115.37%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):6,87245.50%
High school (grades 9-12):3,74924.82%
College or graduate school:2,90019.20%
Total:15,102100%
Early Childhood:1,58110.47%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):11,43275.70%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 84790 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 2,440 business establishments, employing about 28,797 people with an annual payroll of $1,317,958,000. USPS data shows 24,225 residential mailboxes and 1,575 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:24,225Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,575Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:24,482Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,029Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:949Source: USPS
# of Businesses:2,440Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$312,466,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,317,958,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:28,797Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 84790 is located in Washington County, Utah, within the St. George, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41100) and Utah's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 138,115 people, about 38.36% of whom live in ZIP Code 84790. It covers 48.344 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:St. George, UTSource: Census
CBSA Number:41100Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:138,115Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:48.344 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:4965330Source: Census
Place Name:St. George city; UtahSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


84791 | | 84784

Schools in ZIP Code 84790


ZIP Code 84790 is in the Washington School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 20 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

George Washington Academy 2277 S 3000 E
St George, UT 84790
Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington 5690 S Carnelian Pkwy
Saint George, UT 84790
Southern Utah School Of The Deaf 919 East Brigham Road
Saint George, UT 84790
Pine View Middle 2145 E 130 N
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Millcreek High 2410 E Riverside Dr
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Fossil Ridge Intermediate 383 S Mall Dr
St. George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Little Valley School 2330 E Horseman Park Dr (3000 S)
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Desert Hills Middle 936 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Desert Hills High 828 E Desert Hills Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate 3167 S 2350 E
Saint George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Bloomington Hills School 919 E Brigham Rd
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Sandstone School 850 N 2450 E
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Pine View High 2850 E 750 N
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Bloomington School 425 Man O War Rd
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Panorama School 301 N 2200 E
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Heritage School 747 E Riverside Dr
Saint George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Crimson View School 2835 East 2000 South
St George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
South Mesa Elementary 2969 S 3300 East
Saint George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Desert Canyons Elementary 3101 E Rimrunner Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Career Tech High School 1001 White Dome Drive
Saint George, UT 84790
District: Washington School District
Williamsburg Academy 782 S River Rd # 16
St George, UT 84790
District: Private School
Trinity Lutheran School 2260 Red Cliffs Dr
St George, UT 84790
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 84790


Taylor Andrews Academy-St George 2214 E Riverside Drive
St. George, UT 84790
Type: Post Secondary
Utah Tech University 225 S University Avenue
Saint George, UT 84770-3876
Type: Post Secondary
Evans Hairstyling College-St George 1028 E Tabernacle
Saint George, UT 84770
Type: Post Secondary
Dixie Technical College 610 S. Tech Ridge Drive
Saint George, UT 84770
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-St. George 1487 S Silicon Way Ste #a3
Saint George, UT 84770-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Zion Massage College 567 S. Valley View Dr. Suite 4
St. George, UT 84770-8819
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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