Layton, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84040
Davis County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,026
- 834/sq mi High-density area
- $128,365
- Median income Above-median income area
- $542,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Layton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 834
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84040 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84040 (Layton, UT) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 281.9 in 2023 to 295.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Layton, Davis County, Utah, with 23,026 residents across 27.6 square miles, a density of 834 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84040 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,365 (48% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,413. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $542,500 (26% above the average Utah ZIP), while 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,831.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Davis County, so 84040 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 84040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Layton, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84040.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84040, Layton, UT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,026
Population
27.6
Area (sq mi)
834
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84040?
36.3
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
5.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$128,365
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$52,413
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84040 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Layton, UT household income vs. every Utah ZIP code
Median household income among 258 reporting Utah ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$128,365 Top 9% higher than 91% of 258 Utah ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,607housing units
9,607
Total Housing Units
9,296
Occupied Units
311
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$542,500
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,831
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84040 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 197 |
| 2021 | +20.1% | 237 |
| 2022 | +19.1% | 282 |
| 2023 | -0.1% | 282 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 296 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 507 business establishments in ZIP 84040, employing approximately 3,206 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,110,000.
507
Businesses
3,206
Employees
$125.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 68 | 13.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 48 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84040 vs 84041 →
ZIP 84040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84015
Clearfield (84015)
62,494 residents
- 84041
Layton (84041)
44,625 residents
- 84067
Roy (84067)
37,444 residents
- 84403
Ogden (84403)
36,582 residents
- 84401
Ogden (84401)
35,622 residents
- 84037
Kaysville (84037)
33,369 residents
- 84405
Ogden (84405)
31,348 residents
- 84040 23,026
Layton (84040)
23,026 residents
- 84025 18,255
Farmington (84025)
18,255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84040 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84037
Kaysville (84037)
$134,375 median income
- 84040
Layton (84040)
$128,365 median income
- 84025
Farmington (84025)
$127,338 median income
- 84015
Clearfield (84015)
$95,519 median income
- 84067
Roy (84067)
$91,115 median income
- 84041
Layton (84041)
$89,604 median income
- 84403
Ogden (84403)
$88,236 median income
- 84405
Ogden (84405)
$84,106 median income
- 84401
Ogden (84401)
$80,758 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84040 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84041 | Layton, UT | 44,625 | 3.3 mi |
| 84037 | Kaysville, UT | 33,369 | 4.8 mi |
| 84056 | Hill Afb, UT | 3,310 | 4.1 mi |
| 84405 | Ogden, UT | 31,348 | 5.0 mi |
| 84403 | Ogden, UT | 36,582 | 7.2 mi |
| 84025 | Farmington, UT | 18,255 | 7.8 mi |
| 84015 | Clearfield, UT | 62,494 | 7.3 mi |
| 84067 | Roy, UT | 37,444 | 8.4 mi |
| 84401 | Ogden, UT | 35,622 | 10.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84040, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,026 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 84040 in?
ZIP code 84040 (Layton) is located in Davis County, Utah. Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davis-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84040?
ZIP code 84040 in Layton, UT has a population of 23,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84040?
The median household income in ZIP 84040 is $128,365, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84040?
The median home value in ZIP 84040 is $542,500, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84040 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84040?
ZIP code 84040 has 507 business establishments employing approximately 3,206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84040 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (90), Construction (68), Health care and social assistance (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84040?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84040 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84040?
In ZIP code 84040, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 84040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84040 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84040?
In ZIP code 84040, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84040 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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