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 High-density area
- $61,425
- Median income Below-median income area
- $359,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salt Lake City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84104 (Salt Lake City, UT) rose +2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 356.8 in 2023 to 364.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84104 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 24,869 residents across 55.0 square miles, a density of 452 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84104 reports a modest median household income of $61,425 (29% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,975. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $359,600 (17% below the average Utah ZIP), and median rent is $1,303; owner occupancy is 61.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, 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 84104 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 84104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84104.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
317 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
257 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
193 establishments
- Construction
Construction
153 establishments
- Retail trade 116
Retail trade
116 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 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 84104?
33.6
Median Age
54.2%
Male
45.8%
Female
25.0%
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?
$61,425
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$27,975
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84104 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)
$61,425 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
8,636housing units
8,636
Total Housing Units
8,135
Occupied Units
501
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$359,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
68,295 residents
- 84119
West Valley City (84119)
53,077 residents
- 84120
West Valley City (84120)
48,956 residents
- 84116
Salt Lake City (84116)
33,297 residents
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
27,983 residents
- 84104 24,869
Salt Lake City (84104)
24,869 residents
- 84115 24,668
Salt Lake City (84115)
24,668 residents
- 84102 17,421
Salt Lake City (84102)
17,421 residents
- 84111 10,744
Salt Lake City (84111)
10,744 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84104 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
$110,726 median income
- 84120
West Valley City (84120)
$94,306 median income
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
$90,562 median income
- 84101
Salt Lake City (84101)
$72,735 median income
- 84119
West Valley City (84119)
$71,378 median income
- 84116
Salt Lake City (84116)
$66,751 median income
- 84115
Salt Lake City (84115)
$65,548 median income
- 84104
Salt Lake City (84104)
$61,425 median income
- 84111
Salt Lake City (84111)
$52,952 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84104, 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 (24,869 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 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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