West Jordan, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84081
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,732
- 1,075/sq mi High-density area
- $119,970
- Median income Above-median income area
- $546,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Jordan pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,075
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84081 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 84081 (West Jordan, UT) rose +3.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.4 in 2023 to 317.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84081 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 40,732 residents across 37.9 square miles, a density of 1,075 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84081 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,970 (38% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,005. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $546,400 (26% above the average Utah ZIP), while 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,049.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84081 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 84081
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Jordan, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84081.
- Construction
Construction
153 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 56
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 42
Real estate and rental and leasing
42 establishments
- Retail trade 41
Retail trade
41 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 84081, West Jordan, 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
40,732
Population
37.9
Area (sq mi)
1,075
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84081?
31.4
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
12.4%
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?
$119,970
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$40,005
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84081 ranks nationally
West Jordan, UT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$119,970 Top 10% higher than 90% of 30,318 US 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
15,580housing units
15,580
Total Housing Units
15,173
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
3.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$546,400
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$2,049
Median Rent
2004
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
+3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
317
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+217%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84081 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 215 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 255 |
| 2022 | +18.5% | 303 |
| 2023 | +1.3% | 306 |
| 2024 | +3.5% | 317 |
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 545 business establishments in ZIP 84081, employing approximately 7,366 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,373,000.
545
Businesses
7,366
Employees
$380.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 153 | 28.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 5.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 3.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 84081 vs 84118 →
ZIP 84081 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
- 84095
South Jordan (84095)
50,566 residents
- 84120
West Valley City (84120)
48,956 residents
- 84081
West Jordan (84081)
40,732 residents
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
37,900 residents
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
37,247 residents
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
35,603 residents
- 84096
Herriman (84096)
33,396 residents
- 84047
Midvale (84047)
28,936 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84081 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84081 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84095
South Jordan (84095)
$126,968 median income
- 84096
Herriman (84096)
$122,881 median income
- 84081
West Jordan (84081)
$119,970 median income
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
$110,726 median income
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
$105,142 median income
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
$96,056 median income
- 84120
West Valley City (84120)
$94,306 median income
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
$90,562 median income
- 84006
Bingham Canyon (84006)
$83,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84081 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84118 | Salt Lake City, UT | 68,295 | 3.7 mi |
| 84006 | Bingham Canyon, UT | 826 | 4.2 mi |
| 84088 | West Jordan, UT | 35,603 | 4.1 mi |
| 84084 | West Jordan, UT | 37,247 | 4.1 mi |
| 84095 | South Jordan, UT | 50,566 | 4.4 mi |
| 84128 | West Valley City, UT | 27,983 | 6.8 mi |
| 84120 | West Valley City, UT | 48,956 | 6.8 mi |
| 84096 | Herriman, UT | 33,396 | 6.9 mi |
| 84047 | Midvale, UT | 28,936 | 7.8 mi |
| 84123 | Salt Lake City, UT | 37,900 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84081, 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 (40,732 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 84081 in?
ZIP code 84081 (West Jordan) 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 84081?
ZIP code 84081 in West Jordan, UT has a population of 40,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84081?
The median household income in ZIP 84081 is $119,970, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84081?
The median home value in ZIP 84081 is $546,400, which is 96% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84081?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84081 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84081?
ZIP code 84081 has 545 business establishments employing approximately 7,366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84081?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84081 are: Construction (153), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (64), Professional, scientific, and technical services (56). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84081?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84081 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 84081?
In ZIP code 84081, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 84081?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84081 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 84081?
In ZIP code 84081, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84081?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84081 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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