Medicare in ZIP Code
84770
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St. George
47207
Population
37.13839
Latitude
-113.629601
Longitude
Demographic Data
ZIP code 84770 encompasses a sizable suburban area in St. George, Utah, with a total recorded population of 47,207 residents. A median age of 36.8 places this community on the slightly older side of the national median, suggesting a more settled residential character. Established homeowners, older workers, and a growing share of pre-retirement adults shape the community's daily life. About 23.3% of the population is aged 65 or older, a substantial share that places this ZIP code among the more senior-concentrated areas in the region. This older cohort shapes community priorities around healthcare access, fixed-income living, and Medicare utilization. Females account for 51.4% of residents compared to 48.6% male, a slight female majority consistent with national demographic patterns, where women tend to outlive men and make up a larger share of older cohorts. White non-Hispanic residents form the largest share of the population at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.8% of the total, a visible and meaningful presence in the community. Asian residents make up 1.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 0.3%. The area reflects a moderate degree of diversity, with a White non-Hispanic majority alongside meaningful Hispanic, Asian, and other minority communities.
Economic Metrics
The median household income of 64,499 dollars places this ZIP code in a solidly middle-income range, near or slightly below the Utah state median. Most households here are working families or dual-earner couples with stable but not expansive financial resources. Cost-conscious decision-making remains a priority, and access to affordable healthcare coverage, including Medicare Advantage and supplemental plans, is a real concern for seniors and pre-retirees in this area. Looking at the income distribution more broadly, a notable 776 households report annual income below $10,000, a level that typically encompasses the very poor, elderly residents on minimal Social Security, and households with limited or no employment income. In the upper-middle range, a solid 1,981 households earn between $100,000 and $125,000 per year, reflecting a healthy middle-income core. At the top of the scale, a meaningful 798 households earn over $200,000 annually, indicating a significant presence of high earners. The middle-income profile here is consistent with a diverse employment base that includes skilled trades, government employment, healthcare support roles, education, and small business ownership. Utah's strong job market has helped sustain this segment of earners across many communities in the state.