Lindon, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84042
Utah County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,094
- 485/sq mi High-density area
- $121,275
- Median income Above-median income area
- $676,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lindon pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 485
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84042 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 84042 (Lindon, UT) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.9 in 2023 to 286.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84042 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lindon, Utah County, Utah, home to 10,094 residents across 20.8 square miles, a density of 485 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84042 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,275 (40% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,324. The poverty rate is 6.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $676,900 (57% above the average Utah ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,563.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Utah County, so 84042 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 84042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lindon, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84042.
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 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 84042, Lindon, 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
10,094
Population
20.8
Area (sq mi)
485
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84042?
29.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
4.6%
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?
$121,275
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$43,324
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84042 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Lindon, 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)
$121,275 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
3,455housing units
3,455
Total Housing Units
3,368
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
3.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$676,900
Median Home Value
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,563
Median Rent
1997
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
287
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+187%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84042 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +187% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 187 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 214 |
| 2022 | +24.4% | 267 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 269 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 287 |
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 664 business establishments in ZIP 84042, employing approximately 17,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,052,896,000.
664
Businesses
17,775
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 109 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 71 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 48 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 4.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 20 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 2.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 2.4% |
| Information | 16 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 84042 vs 84057 →
ZIP 84042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84604
Provo (84604)
49,145 residents
- 84043
Lehi (84043)
49,030 residents
- 84062
Pleasant Grove (84062)
43,269 residents
- 84003
American Fork (84003)
42,384 residents
- 84057
Orem (84057)
36,666 residents
- 84606
Provo (84606)
32,291 residents
- 84601
Provo (84601)
31,486 residents
- 84058
Orem (84058)
30,540 residents
- 84097
Orem (84097)
21,322 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84042 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84004
Alpine (84004)
$170,500 median income
- 84043
Lehi (84043)
$129,852 median income
- 84042
Lindon (84042)
$121,275 median income
- 84003
American Fork (84003)
$120,330 median income
- 84062
Pleasant Grove (84062)
$105,649 median income
- 84097
Orem (84097)
$94,194 median income
- 84057
Orem (84057)
$82,780 median income
- 84604
Provo (84604)
$75,571 median income
- 84058
Orem (84058)
$74,553 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84042 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84057 | Orem, UT | 36,666 | 2.0 mi |
| 84058 | Orem, UT | 30,540 | 3.7 mi |
| 84097 | Orem, UT | 21,322 | 3.7 mi |
| 84003 | American Fork, UT | 42,384 | 8.3 mi |
| 84604 | Provo, UT | 49,145 | 7.0 mi |
| 84062 | Pleasant Grove, UT | 43,269 | 6.9 mi |
| 84601 | Provo, UT | 31,486 | 8.0 mi |
| 84004 | Alpine, UT | 9,818 | 10.3 mi |
| 84043 | Lehi, UT | 49,030 | 9.2 mi |
| 84606 | Provo, UT | 32,291 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84042, 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 (10,094 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 84042 in?
ZIP code 84042 (Lindon) is located in Utah County, Utah. Utah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/utah-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84042?
ZIP code 84042 in Lindon, UT has a population of 10,094 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84042?
The median household income in ZIP 84042 is $121,275, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84042?
The median home value in ZIP 84042 is $676,900, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84042 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84042?
ZIP code 84042 has 664 business establishments employing approximately 17,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84042?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84042 are: Construction (109), Retail trade (90), Professional, scientific, and technical services (83). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84042?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84042 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 187%. 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 84042?
In ZIP code 84042, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% 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 84042?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84042 is 19.9 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 84042?
In ZIP code 84042, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84042?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84042 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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