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Salt Lake City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84106

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

33,384
2,135/sq mi
$101,551
Median income
$567,900
Median home value
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salt Lake City pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
2,135
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 33,384 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 2,135 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 84106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,551 (17% above the Utah average), while per-capita income is $59,883. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.4%. Median home value sits at $567,900 (31% above the state average), median rent at $1,682 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.1%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Salt Lake County, letting you compare 84106 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 84106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84106.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84106, 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

33,384

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

2,135

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84106?

35.4

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$101,551

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$59,883

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84106 ranks nationally

Salt Lake City, UT household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,551 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.9%

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

What does housing look like?

17,306

Total Housing Units

15,950

Occupied Units

1,356

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$567,900

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$1,682

Median Rent

1965

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84106 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 254
2021 +15.8% 294
2022 +18.1% 347
2023 +1.0% 350
2024 +3.4% 362

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 1,161 business establishments in ZIP 84106, employing approximately 13,687 people with a combined annual payroll of $732,084,000.

1,161

Businesses

13,687

Employees

$732.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 197 17.0%
Retail trade 151 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 117 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 116 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 109 9.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 107 9.2%
Finance and insurance 101 8.7%
Construction 65 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 3.9%
Information 35 3.0%
Educational services 31 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 31 2.7%
Wholesale trade 24 2.1%
Manufacturing 16 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 84106 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 84106 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 84106 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 84106 ranks #2 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
84105 Salt Lake City, UT 22,140 2.2 mi
84115 Salt Lake City, UT 24,668 2.0 mi
84102 Salt Lake City, UT 17,421 3.7 mi
84117 Salt Lake City, UT 24,305 3.3 mi
84124 Salt Lake City, UT 21,295 3.0 mi
84112 Salt Lake City, UT 1,942 4.1 mi
84113 Salt Lake City, UT 245 3.8 mi
84107 Salt Lake City, UT 30,863 3.7 mi
84111 Salt Lake City, UT 10,744 3.7 mi
84101 Salt Lake City, UT 5,277 4.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salt Lake County

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Pop: 68,295
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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 84106 in? ▼
ZIP code 84106 (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 84106? ▼
ZIP code 84106 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 33,384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84106 is $101,551, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84106 is $567,900, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84106 is White at 83.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84106? ▼
ZIP code 84106 has 1,161 business establishments employing approximately 13,687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84106 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (197), Retail trade (151), Other services (except public administration) (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84106 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 84106? ▼
In ZIP code 84106, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.9% 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 84106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84106 is 21.3 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 84106? ▼
In ZIP code 84106, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84106 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.