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ZIP Code 84044

Salt Lake County, Utah — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,524
215/sq mi
$90,346
Median income
$376,200
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Magna pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
215
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84044 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.5 square miles in Magna, Salt Lake County, Utah. The area is home to 26,524 residents, producing a population density of 215 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 84044 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84044 sits at $90,346 (4% above the Utah average), while per-capita income is $30,263. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $376,200 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,625 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84044 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salt Lake County, so you can benchmark 84044 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 84044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84044.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84044, Magna, UT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,524

Population

123.5

Area (sq mi)

215

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84044?

33.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

18.6%

Foreign-Born

White 55.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%

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?

$90,346

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$30,263

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84044 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,346 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,319

Total Housing Units

9,131

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$376,200

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,625

Median Rent

1985

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)

337

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+237%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84044 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +237% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 227
2021 +19.7% 272
2022 +18.4% 322
2023 -0.1% 321
2024 +5.0% 337

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 293 business establishments in ZIP 84044, employing approximately 3,658 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,435,000.

293

Businesses

3,658

Employees

$192.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 89 30.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 10.6%
Retail trade 27 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 26 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 25 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 22 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 20 6.8%
Finance and insurance 11 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 3.4%
Manufacturing 9 3.1%
Wholesale trade 7 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 84044 vs 84128 →

ZIP 84044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84044 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 84044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 84044 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
84128 West Valley City, UT 27,983 5.9 mi
84006 Bingham Canyon, UT 826 8.4 mi
84118 Salt Lake City, UT 68,295 8.8 mi
84081 West Jordan, UT 40,732 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salt Lake County

84118 standard
Salt Lake City, UT
Pop: 68,295
84119 standard
West Valley City, UT
Pop: 53,077
84095 standard
South Jordan, UT
Pop: 50,566
84120 standard
West Valley City, UT
Pop: 48,956
84121 standard
Salt Lake City, UT
Pop: 41,702
84081 standard
West Jordan, UT
Pop: 40,732

Related Areas

Salt Lake County Magna, UT Utah

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84044 in? ▼
ZIP code 84044 (Magna) is located in Salt Lake County, Utah. Salt Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/salt-lake-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84044? ▼
ZIP code 84044 in Magna, UT has a population of 26,524 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84044 is $90,346, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84044 is $376,200, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84044 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84044? ▼
ZIP code 84044 has 293 business establishments employing approximately 3,658 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84044 are: Construction (89), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (31), Retail trade (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84044 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 237%. 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 84044? ▼
In ZIP code 84044, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 84044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84044 is 23.8 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 84044? ▼
In ZIP code 84044, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84044 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Magna, UT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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