Salt Lake City, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84109
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,858
- 149/sq mi High-density area
- $145,034
- Median income Above-median income area
- $731,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.3%
- 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 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 149
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84109 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 84109 (Salt Lake City, UT) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 348.0 in 2023 to 362.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84109 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 23,858 residents across 159.7 square miles, a density of 149 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84109 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,034 (67% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,037. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $731,200 (69% above the average Utah ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,639.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, 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 84109 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 84109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84109.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
139 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
56 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 84109, 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
23,858
Population
159.7
Area (sq mi)
149
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84109?
36.2
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
4.7%
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?
$145,034
Median Household Income
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$66,037
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84109 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)
$145,034 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
9,909housing units
9,909
Total Housing Units
8,973
Occupied Units
936
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$731,200
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$1,639
Median Rent
1960
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84109 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 250 |
| 2021 | +15.6% | 289 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 337 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 348 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 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 681 business establishments in ZIP 84109, employing approximately 6,102 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,105,000.
681
Businesses
6,102
Employees
$310.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 139 | 20.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 68 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 56 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 21 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.6% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 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 84109 vs 84121 →
ZIP 84109 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84121
Salt Lake City (84121)
41,702 residents
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
33,384 residents
- 84092
Sandy (84092)
29,525 residents
- 84117
Salt Lake City (84117)
24,305 residents
- 84109
Salt Lake City (84109)
23,858 residents
- 84093
Sandy (84093)
23,130 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84109 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84109 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84092
Sandy (84092)
$151,500 median income
- 84109
Salt Lake City (84109)
$145,034 median income
- 84093
Sandy (84093)
$138,556 median income
- 84108
Salt Lake City (84108)
$120,854 median income
- 84124
Salt Lake City (84124)
$120,408 median income
- 84121
Salt Lake City (84121)
$115,515 median income
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
$101,551 median income
- 84117
Salt Lake City (84117)
$87,813 median income
- 84103
Salt Lake City (84103)
$83,916 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84109 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84121 | Salt Lake City, UT | 41,702 | 5.3 mi |
| 84108 | Salt Lake City, UT | 20,738 | 6.3 mi |
| 84124 | Salt Lake City, UT | 21,295 | 5.9 mi |
| 84106 | Salt Lake City, UT | 33,384 | 7.8 mi |
| 84117 | Salt Lake City, UT | 24,305 | 7.3 mi |
| 84092 | Sandy, UT | 29,525 | 10.2 mi |
| 84113 | Salt Lake City, UT | 245 | 7.9 mi |
| 84112 | Salt Lake City, UT | 1,942 | 8.3 mi |
| 84103 | Salt Lake City, UT | 21,084 | 9.6 mi |
| 84093 | Sandy, UT | 23,130 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84109, 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 (23,858 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 84109 in?
ZIP code 84109 (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 84109?
ZIP code 84109 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 23,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84109?
The median household income in ZIP 84109 is $145,034, which is 90% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84109?
The median home value in ZIP 84109 is $731,200, which is 163% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84109?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84109 is White at 87.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84109?
ZIP code 84109 has 681 business establishments employing approximately 6,102 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84109?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84109 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (139), Real estate and rental and leasing (72), Health care and social assistance (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84109?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84109 increased by 4.2% 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 84109?
In ZIP code 84109, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.3% 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 84109?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84109 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 84109?
In ZIP code 84109, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84109?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84109 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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