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ZIP 84721

Pop. 30,641·Iron County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,509/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$456
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 84721 · $1,509
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,108/yr
At $1,509/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountyIron County
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Rents are softening (up only 0.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84721 (Cedar City, UT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,641
Median income
$67,299
Median age
28.8
Renters
31.4%
Age distribution
29.5%
29%
22.8%
Under 1829.5%
18–3429%
35–5422.8%
55–648.2%
65+10.6%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
88.7%
White88.7%
Hispanic11.1%
Education (25+)
29.2%
34.4%
29.1%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college34.4%
Bachelor's+29.1%
Housing tenure
68.6%
31.4%
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84721 in Cedar City, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,156 → $67,299
up 4.9%
Population
27,319 → 30,641
up 12.2%
Renter share
30% → 31.4%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 29.1%
+1.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,156 in 2021 to $67,299 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 84721 in Cedar City, UT adding about 3,322 residents over the five-year window, up 12.2% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84721 covers Cedar City, UT. The median rent here is $1,509/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($67,299/yr), ZIP 84721 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 84721?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84721 (Cedar City, UT) is $1,509. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84721 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84721's median rent of $1,509/mo is $456 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84721 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84721 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Utah, ranking #63 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,509/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84721?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,509/mo in ZIP 84721. The local median household income is $67,299/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84721?

Rent in ZIP 84721 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 84721 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84721 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,509/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($67,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84721 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 84721 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.4% of ZIP 84721 households are renters, while 68.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 84721 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 84721 compare to the rest of Cedar City?

ZIP 84721 is pricier than Cedar City as a whole. At $1,509/mo, it's $27 above the Cedar City citywide median of $1,482/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 84721 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84721 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,509/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 84721's median household income ($67,299/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84721 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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