Magna, UT · standard
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 High-density area
- $90,346
- Median income Above-median income area
- $376,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84044 (Magna, UT) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 321.4 in 2023 to 337.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Magna, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 26,524 residents across 123.5 square miles, a density of 215 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,346 (4% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,263. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $376,200 (13% below the average Utah ZIP) and median rent is $1,625; 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84044 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 84044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Magna, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84044.
- Construction
Construction
89 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
31 establishments
- Retail trade 27
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 26
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 25
Accommodation and food services
25 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 84044, Magna, 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
26,524
Population
123.5
Area (sq mi)
215
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84044?
33.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
18.6%
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?
$90,346
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$30,263
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84044 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Magna, 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)
$90,346 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
9,319housing units
9,319
Total Housing Units
9,131
Occupied Units
188
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$376,200
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
68,295 residents
- 84081
West Jordan (84081)
40,732 residents
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
27,983 residents
- 84044 26,524
Magna (84044)
26,524 residents
- 84006 826
Bingham Canyon (84006)
826 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84044 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84081
West Jordan (84081)
$119,970 median income
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
$110,726 median income
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
$90,562 median income
- 84044
Magna (84044)
$90,346 median income
- 84006
Bingham Canyon (84006)
$83,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84044, 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 (26,524 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 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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