ZIP 84721 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cedar City city, UT (84721)

Median Income

$73,342

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,246

Wealth inflow

Population

29,635

Unemployment

3.8%

0.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,246 for ZIP 84721 (Cedar City city, UT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.8%+2% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.2%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.0%-23% vs US avg

687

Establishments

6,157

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.2%
Construction11.2%
Manufacturing8.5%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade12.8%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management9.9%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.4%
Other services4.2%
Public administration4.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 84721 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 17.2%, median income rose 9.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 30.9%.

Median Income

$73,342

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate