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Tropic, UT
Town in Garfield County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84776.
Population
582
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
1
Tropic and its ZIP codes
Tropic at a glance
- Tropic is 79% denser than Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,031, 24% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $256,400 (48% below Utah).
Local data for Tropic, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tropic, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,031
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$256,400
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (74), Scottish Americans (15), Russian Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garfield County. PPP loans are for Tropic.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,380
2,596 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,671
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$60.3M
FY 2026, $11,871 per person
How people get to work
Tropic, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tropic, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
265
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
29
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 17°F
16.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tropic, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Tropic
1 in or overlapping Tropic. Population shown
Cities near Tropic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bryce Canyon CityTown | 4.9 mi | 3.4 |
| CannonvilleTown | 5.2 mi | 3.6 |
| HenrievilleTown | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| HatchTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| PanguitchCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| AltonTown | 28 mi | 2.3 |
| EscalanteCity | 28 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tropic, UT in?
- Tropic is in Garfield County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Tropic, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tropic include 84776.
- What is the population of Tropic, UT?
- About 582 people live in Tropic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tropic?
- Nearby places include Bryce Canyon City (4.9 mi), Cannonville (5.2 mi), Henrieville (7.2 mi), Hatch (19 mi), Panguitch (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023