Parowan
City in Iron County, Utah
Parowan is a city in Iron County, Utah, with 2,996 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,017 ft (1,834 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paragonah, 4.8 miles NE.
- 2,996residents (2020 Census)
- 6,017 ftelevation · 1,834 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.2 km²
- 404 / sq mipopulation density
- 84761ZIP code
About Parowan
Parowan ( PARR-ə-wahn) is a city in and the county seat of Iron County, Utah, United States. The population was 2,996 at the 2020 census.
Parowan became the first incorporated city in Iron County in 1851. A fort that had been constructed on the east side of Center Creek the previous year was an initial hub in the development of ironworks in the region. Parowan served as the agricultural support base for the local iron industry, whose blast furnace was located in nearby Cedar City. Eventually, the ironworks were decommissioned.
Despite occasional successes, the mission failed to produce a consistent and sustained supply of pig iron. By 1858, most of the area's mining operations had ceased due to disappointing yields. Today, the area's chief industries are recreation and tourism.
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Living in Parowan
- Median household income
- $53,145
- Median home value
- $343,400
- Median rent
- $1,013/mo
- Median age
- 39
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Parowan had 2,996 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,996 |
|---|---|
| Density | 404 per sq mi (156 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Parowan at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Iron County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,996 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.41 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,017 ft (1,834 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.8334° N, 112.8298° W |
| ZIP code | 84761 |
| Official website | parowan.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4958510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Parowan
- Paragonah4.8 mi NE
- Summit6.0 mi W
- Brian Head8.8 mi S
- Enoch12.6 mi W
- Cedar City17.8 mi SW
- Cedar Highlands17.9 mi SW
- Panguitch21.6 mi E
- Hatch25.1 mi SE
- Kanarraville28.0 mi SW
- Minersville29.8 mi N
- Beaver32.3 mi N
- Alton33.1 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Parowan
What county is Parowan in?
Parowan is in Iron County, Utah.
What is the population of Parowan, UT?
2,996 people lived in Parowan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Parowan, UT?
The ZIP code of Parowan is 84761.
What is the elevation of Parowan?
6,017 feet (1,834 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Parowan?
Paragonah (4.8 mi), Summit (6.0 mi), Brian Head (8.8 mi), Enoch (12.6 mi), Cedar City (17.8 mi).
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