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Provo, UT
City in Utah County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84601, 84602, 84604, 84606.
Population
114,766
Land area
41.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,740
ZIP codes
4
Provo and its ZIP codes
Provo at a glance
- Provo is about 67 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $64,171, 33% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $467,200 (5% below Utah) and median rent is $1,193 a month.
Local data for Provo, UT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools32
- Colleges8
- Libraries1
- Banks19
- Post Offices3
- Parks47
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants336
- Affordable Housing1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment21
- Private Schools7
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places33
Housing and community stats
Provo, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,171
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$467,200
Median rent
$1,193/mo
Homeownership
39.4%
Bachelor's or higher
45.2%
Median age
23.6
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,341), German Americans (12,026), Irish Americans (5,981).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Provo.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.23B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
PPP loans
$113M
1,106 loans, 14,608 jobs reported
How people get to work
Provo, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.5%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walked10.2%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home16.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Provo, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Provo, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.7%
U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts
Diabetes
6.1%
U.S. 12.1% -6.0 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Provo
4 in or overlapping Provo. Population shown
Cities near Provo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OremCity | 5.1 mi | 18.6 |
| SpringvilleCity | 6.5 mi | 14.5 |
| Hobble CreekCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| LindonCity | 7.5 mi | 8.4 |
| VineyardTown | 7.9 mi | 4.8 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 6.6 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 9.7 mi | 17.8 |
| MapletonCity | 10 mi | 13.3 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| Pleasant GroveCity | 11 mi | 9.2 |
| American ForkCity | 12 mi | 11.4 |
| BenjaminCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| Cedar HillsCity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| WallsburgTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| SalemCity | 15 mi | 12.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Provo, UT in?
- Provo is in Utah County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Provo, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Provo include 84601, 84602, 84604, 84606.
- What is the population of Provo, UT?
- About 114,766 people live in Provo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Provo?
- Nearby places include Orem (5.1 mi), Springville (6.5 mi), Hobble Creek (7.4 mi), Lindon (7.5 mi), Vineyard (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023