Salt Lake City, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84102
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,421
- 3,792/sq mi High-density area
- $52,199
- Median income Below-median income area
- $548,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salt Lake City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,792
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84102 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 84102 (Salt Lake City, UT) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 381.0 in 2023 to 388.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84102 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, home to 17,421 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 3,792 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84102 reports a modest median household income of $52,199 (40% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,728. The poverty rate is 28.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $548,700 (27% above the average Utah ZIP), with only 24.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,386.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84102 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 84102
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84102.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
187 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 67
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Retail trade 65
Retail trade
65 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 84102, Salt Lake City, 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
17,421
Population
4.6
Area (sq mi)
3,792
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84102?
29.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
10.5%
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?
$52,199
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$42,728
Per Capita Income
28.3%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84102 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Salt Lake City, 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)
$52,199 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
11,505housing units
11,505
Total Housing Units
10,383
Occupied Units
1,122
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$548,700
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,386
Median Rent
1961
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
389
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+289%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84102 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +289% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 279 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 316 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 370 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 381 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 389 |
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 697 business establishments in ZIP 84102, employing approximately 9,650 people with a combined annual payroll of $586,887,000.
697
Businesses
9,650
Employees
$586.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 187 | 26.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 109 | 15.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.6% |
| Information | 26 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 1.1% |
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 84102 vs 84111 →
ZIP 84102 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84010
Bountiful (84010)
44,821 residents
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
33,384 residents
- 84115
Salt Lake City (84115)
24,668 residents
- 84105
Salt Lake City (84105)
22,140 residents
- 84103
Salt Lake City (84103)
21,084 residents
- 84102 17,421
Salt Lake City (84102)
17,421 residents
- 84111 10,744
Salt Lake City (84111)
10,744 residents
- 84101 5,277
Salt Lake City (84101)
5,277 residents
- 84112 1,942
Salt Lake City (84112)
1,942 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84102 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84102 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84010
Bountiful (84010)
$102,445 median income
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
$101,551 median income
- 84105
Salt Lake City (84105)
$99,562 median income
- 84103
Salt Lake City (84103)
$83,916 median income
- 84101
Salt Lake City (84101)
$72,735 median income
- 84115
Salt Lake City (84115)
$65,548 median income
- 84111
Salt Lake City (84111)
$52,952 median income
- 84102
Salt Lake City (84102)
$52,199 median income
- 84112 $10,296
Salt Lake City (84112)
$10,296 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84102 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84111 | Salt Lake City, UT | 10,744 | 1.1 mi |
| 84105 | Salt Lake City, UT | 22,140 | 1.5 mi |
| 84112 | Salt Lake City, UT | 1,942 | 1.2 mi |
| 84113 | Salt Lake City, UT | 245 | 1.5 mi |
| 84101 | Salt Lake City, UT | 5,277 | 1.9 mi |
| 84180 | Salt Lake City, UT | 0 | 2.0 mi |
| 84103 | Salt Lake City, UT | 21,084 | 2.7 mi |
| 84106 | Salt Lake City, UT | 33,384 | 3.7 mi |
| 84115 | Salt Lake City, UT | 24,668 | 3.5 mi |
| 84010 | Bountiful, UT | 44,821 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84102, 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 (17,421 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 84102 in?
ZIP code 84102 (Salt Lake City) 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 84102?
ZIP code 84102 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 17,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84102?
The median household income in ZIP 84102 is $52,199, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84102?
The median home value in ZIP 84102 is $548,700, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84102?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84102 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84102?
ZIP code 84102 has 697 business establishments employing approximately 9,650 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84102?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84102 are: Health care and social assistance (187), Professional, scientific, and technical services (109), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84102?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84102 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 289%. 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 84102?
In ZIP code 84102, 68.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 84102?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84102 is 18.0 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 84102?
In ZIP code 84102, approximately 24.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84102?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84102 is 28.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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