Salt Lake City, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84108
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,738
- 117/sq mi High-density area
- $120,854
- Median income Above-median income area
- $838,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salt Lake City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 117
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84108 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 84108 (Salt Lake City, UT) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 341.6 in 2023 to 349.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 20,738 residents across 178.0 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84108 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,854 (39% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,783. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $838,600 (94% above the average Utah ZIP), while 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,583.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.0% 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 84108 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 84108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84108.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
120 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
64 establishments
- Finance and insurance 39
Finance and insurance
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 39
Other services (except public administration)
39 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 84108, 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
20,738
Population
178.0
Area (sq mi)
117
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84108?
33.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
8.5%
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?
$120,854
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$67,783
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84108 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)
$120,854 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
8,360housing units
8,360
Total Housing Units
7,850
Occupied Units
510
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$838,600
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$1,583
Median Rent
1958
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
349
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+249%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84108 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 248 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 283 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 328 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 342 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 349 |
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 511 business establishments in ZIP 84108, employing approximately 12,941 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,303,551,000.
511
Businesses
12,941
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 120 | 23.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 12.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 12.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 26 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.3% |
| Information | 16 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.0% |
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 84108 vs 84103 →
ZIP 84108 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
- 84109
Salt Lake City (84109)
23,858 residents
- 84105
Salt Lake City (84105)
22,140 residents
- 84124
Salt Lake City (84124)
21,295 residents
- 84103
Salt Lake City (84103)
21,084 residents
- 84108
Salt Lake City (84108)
20,738 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 84108 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84108 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84109
Salt Lake City (84109)
$145,034 median income
- 84108
Salt Lake City (84108)
$120,854 median income
- 84124
Salt Lake City (84124)
$120,408 median income
- 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
- 84111 $52,952
Salt Lake City (84111)
$52,952 median income
- 84102 $52,199
Salt Lake City (84102)
$52,199 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84108 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84103 | Salt Lake City, UT | 21,084 | 5.5 mi |
| 84109 | Salt Lake City, UT | 23,858 | 6.3 mi |
| 84113 | Salt Lake City, UT | 245 | 5.5 mi |
| 84112 | Salt Lake City, UT | 1,942 | 5.7 mi |
| 84102 | Salt Lake City, UT | 17,421 | 6.9 mi |
| 84105 | Salt Lake City, UT | 22,140 | 7.3 mi |
| 84111 | Salt Lake City, UT | 10,744 | 8.0 mi |
| 84124 | Salt Lake City, UT | 21,295 | 8.7 mi |
| 84106 | Salt Lake City, UT | 33,384 | 8.4 mi |
| 84010 | Bountiful, UT | 44,821 | 8.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84108, 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 (20,738 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 84108 in?
ZIP code 84108 (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 84108?
ZIP code 84108 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 20,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84108?
The median household income in ZIP 84108 is $120,854, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84108?
The median home value in ZIP 84108 is $838,600, which is 201% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84108?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84108 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84108?
ZIP code 84108 has 511 business establishments employing approximately 12,941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84108?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84108 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (120), Health care and social assistance (65), Real estate and rental and leasing (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84108?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84108 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 84108?
In ZIP code 84108, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.0% 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 84108?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84108 is 17.8 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 84108?
In ZIP code 84108, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84108?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84108 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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