Central
Census-designated place in Washington County, Utah

Central is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Utah, with 656 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,217 ft (1,590 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Veyo, 6.5 miles SW.
- 656residents (2020 Census)
- 5,217 ftelevation · 1,590 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 261 / sq mipopulation density
- 84782ZIP code
About Central
Central is a census-designated place in north-central Washington County, Utah, United States. The population was 656 at the 2020 census. Central lies along State Route 18, on the edge of the Dixie National Forest, north of the city of St. George (the county seat of Washington County).
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Living in Central
- Median household income
- $115,486
- Median home value
- $368,800
- Median age
- 53.5
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Central had 656 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 656 |
|---|---|
| Density | 261 per sq mi (101 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Central at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 656 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,217 ft (1,590 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4150° N, 113.6262° W |
| ZIP code | 84782 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4912200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Central
- Veyo6.5 mi SW
- Pine Valley6.8 mi E
- Dammeron Valley8.0 mi S
- Enterprise12.6 mi NW
- Ivins16.9 mi S
- Newcastle17.5 mi N
- New Harmony18.0 mi E
- Leeds19.7 mi SE
- Santa Clara19.7 mi S
- Beryl Junction19.8 mi N
- Toquerville20.9 mi SE
- Washington21.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Central
What county is Central in?
Central is in Washington County, Utah.
What is the population of Central, UT?
656 people lived in Central at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Central, UT?
The ZIP code of Central is 84782.
What is the elevation of Central?
5,217 feet (1,590 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Central?
Veyo (6.5 mi), Pine Valley (6.8 mi), Dammeron Valley (8.0 mi), Enterprise (12.6 mi), Ivins (16.9 mi).
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