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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
$120,854
Median income
$838,600
Median home value
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Utah average), while per-capita income is $67,783. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. Median home value sits at $838,600 (94% above the state average), median rent at $1,583 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.6%.

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. 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 84108 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 84108

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

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84108.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 84108?

33.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%

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

$67,783

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84108 ranks nationally

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

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

$120,854 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.0%

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

What does housing look like?

8,360

Total Housing Units

7,850

Occupied Units

510

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$838,600

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$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

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ZIP 84108 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 84108 ranks #7 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 84108 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 84108 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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