Iron County GIS Maps
Iron County, Utah, has 57,289 residents and covers 3,296.3 square miles. The population grew 24.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Iron County is 49021.
Cedar City is the county's largest population center. Iron County also includes 10 zip codes, 1 public school district and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Iron County Trends
- Population
- 57,289▴
- Median Home Value
- $342,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 14,125▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Iron County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Iron County Population
Iron County had 57,289 residents in 2020. That was 24.1% higher than in 2010. Iron County added 23,510 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 17 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Cedar City, Cedar City and Parowan.
Population Trend in Iron County UT
Iron County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Iron County Zip Codes
Iron County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Cedar City (84721), Cedar City (84720) and Parowan (84761). Cedar City is the largest zip by population, with about 27,329 residents or 48% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 95% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Iron County UT
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84721 | Cedar City | 27,329 | ▴ 30.4% |
| 84720 | Cedar City | 23,607 | ▴ 19.8% |
| 84761 | Parowan | 3,210 | ▴ 2.5% |
| 84714 | Newcastle | 828 | ▾ -0.8% |
| 84760 | Paragonah | 824 | ▴ 47.4% |
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Iron County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Iron County Demographics
Iron County has a median age of 29.9, which makes the county a little younger than Utah overall. About 27.7% of residents are under 18, while 13.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 30.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.9%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Iron County UT
Median Age
29.9
Under 18
27.7%
Age 65+
13.4%
Bachelor's+
30.3%
Iron County School Districts
Iron County is served by 1 public school district with 14,125 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Iron County UT
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron School District | 14,125 | 100% | ▾ -4.5% |
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Iron County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Iron County Housing & Real Estate
Iron County has a median home value of $342,900 and a median gross rent of $1,008. About 67% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Utah median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $420,714 and homes spent about 77 days on the market.
Iron County Housing Mix
Iron County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Iron County Housing Trends
Iron County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Iron County, UT
Iron County has 2,536 business listings across 560 categories. The largest categories in Iron County business listings are Real Estate Agents (70, 2.8%), Churches & Religious Organizations (55, 2.2%), and Contractors (50, 2.0%). The full Iron County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Iron County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Iron County, UT
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 70 | 2.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 55 | 2.2% |
| Contractors | 50 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 48 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 31 | 1.2% |
| Structure And Geography | 30 | 1.2% |
| Auto Repair | 29 | 1.1% |
| Insurance Agencies | 27 | 1.1% |
| Beauty Salons | 27 | 1.1% |
| Hotels | 27 | 1.1% |
Iron County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon House | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Cedar City |
| Thunderbird Landing | Accommodation | Cedar City |
| Synergy Accounting Solutions | Accountant | Cedar City |
| Southern Utah Sports Academy | Active Life | Cedar City |
| Cherry Creek Radio | Advertising Agency | Cedar City |
| E.t. Custom Feeds | Agricultural Service | Enoch |
| Ranger's Farm & Ranch Supply | Agriculture | Cedar City |
| Cedar City Regional Airport | Airport | Cedar City |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | American Restaurants | Cedar City |
| Cedarcitylighthouse | Amusement Park | Cedar City |
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Iron County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Iron County Basemaps
Iron County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Iron County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Iron County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Iron County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.