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Iron County, UT

11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Iron County, Utah.

Population

62,252

Land area

3,296sq mi

People per sq mi

19

ZIP codes

9

Cities and towns in Iron County

Full map

Iron County at a glance

  • Iron County is 54% less dense than Utah as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 8th among 29 counties in Utah.
  • The median household income is $66,247, 30% below the Utah median of $95,166.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $379,000 (23% below Utah) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Cedar City (38,524), Enoch (8,144) and Parowan (3,165).

Local data for Iron County, UT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Iron County, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,247

Poverty rate

13.8%

Median home value

$379,000

Prices +4.9% in a year

Median rent

$1,065/mo

Homeownership

68.3%

Bachelor's or higher

31.6%

Median age

30.2

Average commute

16.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,173), Mexican Americans (5,270), Irish Americans (3,385).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$49,908

25,889 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,498

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$448M

FY 2026, $7,817 per person

PPP loans

$54M

786 loans, 6,768 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$88.5K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Iron County, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.8%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked2.3%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home11.4%

Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Iron County, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

180

Most often flash flood

Flood insurance policies

96

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 18°F

11.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Iron County, UT, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.3%

U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

9.9%

U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Iron County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Iron County, UT?
Cedar City is the largest city or town in Iron County, with about 38,524 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Iron County?
Iron County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 84714, 84719, 84721, 84742, 84753.
What is the population of Iron County, UT?
About 62,252 people live in Iron County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Iron County?
Iron County borders Washington County, Kane County, Beaver County, Garfield County, Lincoln County, NV.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023