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Salt Lake City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84104

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

24,869
452/sq mi
$61,425
Median income
$359,600
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salt Lake City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
452
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 55.0 square miles in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. The area is home to 24,869 residents, producing a population density of 452 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 84104 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84104 sits at $61,425 (29% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $27,975. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $359,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,303 per month, and 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84104 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salt Lake County, so you can benchmark 84104 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 84104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84104.

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 84104, Salt Lake City, 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

24,869

Population

55.0

Area (sq mi)

452

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84104?

33.6

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

25.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%

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?

$61,425

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,975

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

18.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84104 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,425 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,636

Total Housing Units

8,135

Occupied Units

501

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$359,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,303

Median Rent

1962

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

364

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+264%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84104 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +264% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.3% 246
2021 +19.5% 294
2022 +20.8% 355
2023 +0.5% 357
2024 +2.2% 364

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 1,505 business establishments in ZIP 84104, employing approximately 53,265 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,693,002,000.

1,505

Businesses

53,265

Employees

$4.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 317 21.1%
Manufacturing 257 17.1%
Transportation and warehousing 193 12.8%
Construction 153 10.2%
Retail trade 116 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 96 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 88 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 48 3.2%
Health care and social assistance 38 2.5%
Information 19 1.3%
Finance and insurance 19 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 14 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.5%
Educational services 6 0.4%
Utilities 4 0.3%

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 84104 vs 84120 →

ZIP 84104 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 84104 ranks #6 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 84104 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 84104 ranks #8 of 9 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
84120 West Valley City, UT 48,956 3.7 mi
84116 Salt Lake City, UT 33,297 3.8 mi
84119 West Valley City, UT 53,077 3.8 mi
84101 Salt Lake City, UT 5,277 4.3 mi
84180 Salt Lake City, UT 0 4.5 mi
84111 Salt Lake City, UT 10,744 5.2 mi
84128 West Valley City, UT 27,983 4.7 mi
84115 Salt Lake City, UT 24,668 5.2 mi
84118 Salt Lake City, UT 68,295 6.8 mi
84102 Salt Lake City, UT 17,421 6.2 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84104 in? ▼
ZIP code 84104 (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 84104? ▼
ZIP code 84104 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 24,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84104? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84104 is $61,425, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84104? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84104 is $359,600, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84104? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84104 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84104? ▼
ZIP code 84104 has 1,505 business establishments employing approximately 53,265 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84104? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84104 are: Wholesale trade (317), Manufacturing (257), Transportation and warehousing (193). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84104? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84104 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 264%. 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 84104? ▼
In ZIP code 84104, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% 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 84104? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84104 is 18.2 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 84104? ▼
In ZIP code 84104, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84104? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84104 is 16.4% 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 Salt Lake City, 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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