ZIP Code · UT

ZIP 84770

Part of Saint George, UT

Pop. 48,397·Washington County·47th most expensive ZIP in Utah

Median rent (all units)

$1,654/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.4%

Month-over-Month

-0.8%

vs US Median

-$278

Reported rents

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ZIP 84770 · $1,654

More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,150

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,500

3 BR

$1,970

4 BR+

$2,500

Research median

$1,500/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 84770 usually run 0.8% below trend in March and 0.9% above it in August, about $28 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 84770 is 2.6% below its high of $1,699 in June 2026, at $1,654 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Utah

Rent in ZIP 84770 changed -0.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 66 Utah ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 84770 rose 35.6% while median household income rose 26.3% ($55,448 to $70,024). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 84770 is 37.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($70,024) is $1,751 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,500); a 3-bedroom is $1,970.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 84770. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,848/yr

At $1,654/mo median

Location

CitySaint George

StateUT

CountyWashington County

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.4% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84770 (Saint George, UT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

48,397

Median income

$70,024

Median age

38.3

Renters

39.6%

Age distribution

21.3%

25.1%

20.7%

22.3%

Under 1821.3%

18–3425.1%

35–5420.7%

55–6410.5%

65+22.3%

Gender

48.7%

51.3%

Male48.7%

Female51.3%

Race & ethnicity

81.6%

17.8%

White81.6%

Hispanic17.8%

Asian1.4%

Education (25+)

24%

37.7%

31.5%

No HS diploma6.9%

HS diploma24%

Some college37.7%

Bachelor's+31.5%

Housing tenure

60.4%

39.6%

Owner60.4%

Renter39.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84770 in Saint George, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,369 → $1,654

up 20.8%

Income

$60,532 → $70,024

up 15.7%

Population

44,908 → 48,397

up 7.8%

Renter share

42.4% → 39.6%

-2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

26.7% → 31.5%

+4.8 pts

Median age

37.1 → 38.3

+1.2 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 84770 in Saint George, UT stood at $1,369 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,654, reflecting a 20.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $70,024 today, compared with $60,532 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 44,908 residents to roughly 48,397. Renters now make up 39.6% of households, compared with 42.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.5% of adults here, versus 26.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 84770 covers Saint George, UT. The median rent here is $1,654/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($70,024/yr), ZIP 84770 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84770?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,654/mo in ZIP 84770. The local median household income is $70,024/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84770?

Rent in ZIP 84770 has been roughly flat over the past year as of September 2026, a -0.4% change. It sits 2.6% below its high of $1,699 in June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 84770?

Asking rents in ZIP 84770 are usually lowest in March, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $28 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 84770?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 84770 rose 35.6% while median household income rose 26.3%, from $55,448 to $70,024. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 84770 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84770 is in the middle among Utah ZIP codes for rent, ranking #47 of 79 at $1,654/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 84770 changed -0.4%, against a typical +1.3% across the 66 Utah ZIP codes Zillow tracks.