Sandy, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84070
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,861
- 1,334/sq mi High-density area
- $78,991
- Median income Near-median income area
- $461,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sandy pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,334
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84070 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 84070 (Sandy, UT) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 327.0 in 2023 to 332.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84070 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sandy, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 24,861 residents across 18.6 square miles, a density of 1,334 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84070 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,991 (9% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,669. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 2.9%. Median home value is $461,900 (7% above the average Utah ZIP) and median rent is $1,692; 56.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84070 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 84070
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sandy, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84070.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
251 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
250 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
190 establishments
- Construction
Construction
171 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
147 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 84070, Sandy, 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
24,861
Population
18.6
Area (sq mi)
1,334
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84070?
32.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
14.6%
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?
$78,991
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$39,669
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84070 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Sandy, 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)
$78,991 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
12,256housing units
12,256
Total Housing Units
11,540
Occupied Units
716
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$461,900
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,692
Median Rent
1992
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84070 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 229 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 271 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 324 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 327 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 333 |
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 1,783 business establishments in ZIP 84070, employing approximately 35,291 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,387,095,000.
1,783
Businesses
35,291
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 251 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 250 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 190 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 171 | 9.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 147 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 127 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 127 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 99 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 98 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 73 | 4.1% |
| Information | 42 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 32 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 27 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 26 | 1.5% |
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 84070 vs 84094 →
ZIP 84070 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84095
South Jordan (84095)
50,566 residents
- 84020
Draper (84020)
39,765 residents
- 84065
Riverton (84065)
38,168 residents
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
37,900 residents
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
37,247 residents
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
35,603 residents
- 84107
Salt Lake City (84107)
30,863 residents
- 84047
Midvale (84047)
28,936 residents
- 84094
Sandy (84094)
28,069 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84070 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84070 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84093
Sandy (84093)
$138,556 median income
- 84020
Draper (84020)
$128,910 median income
- 84065
Riverton (84065)
$128,192 median income
- 84095
South Jordan (84095)
$126,968 median income
- 84094
Sandy (84094)
$106,732 median income
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
$105,142 median income
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
$96,056 median income
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
$81,271 median income
- 84070
Sandy (84070)
$78,991 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84070 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84094 | Sandy, UT | 28,069 | 1.5 mi |
| 84047 | Midvale, UT | 28,936 | 2.6 mi |
| 84093 | Sandy, UT | 23,130 | 3.4 mi |
| 84107 | Salt Lake City, UT | 30,863 | 5.6 mi |
| 84088 | West Jordan, UT | 35,603 | 4.0 mi |
| 84020 | Draper, UT | 39,765 | 5.4 mi |
| 84095 | South Jordan, UT | 50,566 | 4.9 mi |
| 84123 | Salt Lake City, UT | 37,900 | 5.9 mi |
| 84084 | West Jordan, UT | 37,247 | 5.1 mi |
| 84065 | Riverton, UT | 38,168 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84070, 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 (24,861 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 84070 in?
ZIP code 84070 (Sandy) 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 84070?
ZIP code 84070 in Sandy, UT has a population of 24,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84070?
The median household income in ZIP 84070 is $78,991, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84070?
The median home value in ZIP 84070 is $461,900, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84070?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84070 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84070?
ZIP code 84070 has 1,783 business establishments employing approximately 35,291 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84070?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84070 are: Retail trade (251), Professional, scientific, and technical services (250), Finance and insurance (190). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84070?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84070 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 84070?
In ZIP code 84070, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 84070?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84070 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 84070?
In ZIP code 84070, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84070?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84070 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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