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Sanpete County, UT

13 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Sanpete County, Utah.

Population

29,719

Land area

1,590sq mi

People per sq mi

19

ZIP codes

15

Cities and towns in Sanpete County

Full map

Sanpete County at a glance

  • Sanpete County is 54% less dense than Utah as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,083 a year, 26% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $347,200 (29% below Utah) and median rent is $954 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Ephraim (5,949), Mount Pleasant (3,805) and Manti (3,594).

Local data for Sanpete County, UT

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sanpete County, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$70,083

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$347,200

Prices +4.6% in a year

Median rent

$954/mo

Homeownership

74.3%

Bachelor's or higher

22.9%

Median age

33.8

Average commute

21.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,224), German Americans (2,221), Irish Americans (1,548).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,207

9,524 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,226

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$166M

FY 2026, $5,845 per person

PPP loans

$34.9M

761 loans, 4,680 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$69.2K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone72.1%
  • Carpooled13.6%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked4.3%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sanpete County, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: avalanche

Storm events since 1996

107

Most often heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

81

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 11°F

11.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone74 historic places

Health statistics

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

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.2%

U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

11.2%

U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.8%

U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sanpete County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Sanpete County, UT?
Ephraim is the largest city or town in Sanpete County, with about 5,949 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Sanpete County?
Sanpete County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 84621, 84622, 84623, 84627, 84629.
What is the population of Sanpete County, UT?
About 29,719 people live in Sanpete County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Sanpete County?
Sanpete County borders Utah County, Sevier County, Carbon County, Millard County, Juab County, Emery County.

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

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