Tropic
Town in Garfield County, Utah

Tropic is a town in Garfield County, Utah, with 486 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,309 ft (1,923 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bryce Canyon City, 5.3 miles NW.
- 486residents (2020 Census)
- 6,309 ftelevation · 1,923 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 61 / sq mipopulation density
- 84776ZIP code
About Tropic
Tropic is a town in Garfield County, Utah, United States, along Utah State Route 12 (A Journey Through Time Scenic Byway / Scenic Byway 12). As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 486. Tropic was founded in 1891.
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Living in Tropic
- Median household income
- $72,031
- Median home value
- $256,400
- Median age
- 43.1
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Tropic had 486 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 486 |
|---|---|
| Density | 61 per sq mi (24 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tropic at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Garfield County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 486 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.91 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,309 ft (1,923 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6331° N, 112.0880° W |
| ZIP code | 84776 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4977560 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tropic
- Bryce Canyon City5.3 mi NW
- Cannonville5.7 mi S
- Henrieville6.7 mi SE
- Hatch19.0 mi W
- Panguitch23.0 mi NW
- Alton27.2 mi SW
- Escalante28.3 mi E
- Antimony33.0 mi N
- Glendale35.0 mi SW
- Circleville38.3 mi N
- Kingston39.9 mi N
- Orderville40.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tropic
What county is Tropic in?
Tropic is in Garfield County, Utah.
What is the population of Tropic, UT?
486 people lived in Tropic at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tropic, UT?
The ZIP code of Tropic is 84776.
What is the elevation of Tropic?
6,309 feet (1,923 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tropic?
Bryce Canyon City (5.3 mi), Cannonville (5.7 mi), Henrieville (6.7 mi), Hatch (19.0 mi), Panguitch (23.0 mi).
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