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ZIP Code 84112

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

1,942
870/sq mi
$10,296
Median income
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salt Lake City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
870
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84112 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. The area is home to 1,942 residents, producing a population density of 870 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 84112 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84112 sits at $10,296 (88% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $10,185. The poverty rate stands at 57.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,208 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salt Lake County, so you can benchmark 84112 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 84112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84112.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 84112, Salt Lake City, UT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,942

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

870

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84112?

19.9

Median Age

40.5%

Male

59.5%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
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?

$10,296

Median Household Income

-88% vs state

$10,185

Per Capita Income

57.5%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 84112 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$10,296 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.8%

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

What does housing look like?

278

Total Housing Units

235

Occupied Units

43

Vacant Units

1.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$1,208

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 84112, employing approximately 522 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,350,000.

37

Businesses

522

Employees

$15.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 23 62.2%
Information 3 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.1%

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 84112 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 84112 ranks #9 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 84112 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 84112 ranks #9 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
84113 Salt Lake City, UT 245 0.4 mi
84102 Salt Lake City, UT 17,421 1.2 mi
84103 Salt Lake City, UT 21,084 2.1 mi
84105 Salt Lake City, UT 22,140 2.1 mi
84111 Salt Lake City, UT 10,744 2.3 mi
84180 Salt Lake City, UT 0 3.1 mi
84101 Salt Lake City, UT 5,277 3.1 mi
84106 Salt Lake City, UT 33,384 4.1 mi
84115 Salt Lake City, UT 24,668 4.4 mi
84117 Salt Lake City, UT 24,305 7.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84112 in?
ZIP code 84112 (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 84112?
ZIP code 84112 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 1,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84112?
The median household income in ZIP 84112 is $10,296, which is 87% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84112?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84112 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84112?
ZIP code 84112 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 522 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84112?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84112 are: Accommodation and food services (23), Information (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 84112?
In ZIP code 84112, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84112?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84112 is 57.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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