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 High-density area
- $101,551
- Median income Above-median income area
- $567,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84106 (Salt Lake City, UT) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 350.2 in 2023 to 362.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,883. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $567,900 (31% above the average Utah ZIP), while 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,682.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84106 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 84106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84106.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
197 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
151 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 84106?
35.4
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
8.0%
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?
$101,551
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
17,306housing units
17,306
Total Housing Units
15,950
Occupied Units
1,356
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$567,900
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84106 vs 84105 →
ZIP 84106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
33,384 residents
- 84107
Salt Lake City (84107)
30,863 residents
- 84115
Salt Lake City (84115)
24,668 residents
- 84117
Salt Lake City (84117)
24,305 residents
- 84105
Salt Lake City (84105)
22,140 residents
- 84124
Salt Lake City (84124)
21,295 residents
- 84102
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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84106 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84124
Salt Lake City (84124)
$120,408 median income
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
$101,551 median income
- 84105
Salt Lake City (84105)
$99,562 median income
- 84117
Salt Lake City (84117)
$87,813 median income
- 84101
Salt Lake City (84101)
$72,735 median income
- 84107
Salt Lake City (84107)
$72,108 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84106, 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 (33,384 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 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.
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