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Salt Lake City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84117

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

24,305
1,642/sq mi
$87,813
Median income
$648,900
Median home value
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salt Lake City pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,642
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.8 square miles in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. The area is home to 24,305 residents, producing a population density of 1,642 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 84117 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84117 sits at $87,813 (1% above the Utah average), while per-capita income is $57,111. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $648,900 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $1,699 per month, and 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salt Lake County, so you can benchmark 84117 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 84117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84117.

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 84117, 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

24,305

Population

14.8

Area (sq mi)

1,642

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84117?

40.9

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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?

$87,813

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$57,111

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84117 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,813 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,345

Total Housing Units

10,702

Occupied Units

643

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.3%
Renter 33.7%

$648,900

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$1,699

Median Rent

1975

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

347

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+247%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84117 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 229
2021 +16.0% 266
2022 +18.5% 315
2023 +8.4% 341
2024 +1.7% 347

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 989 business establishments in ZIP 84117, employing approximately 8,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $484,805,000.

989

Businesses

8,853

Employees

$484.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 206 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 172 17.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 110 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 89 9.0%
Construction 77 7.8%
Retail trade 71 7.2%
Finance and insurance 71 7.2%
Accommodation and food services 55 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 24 2.4%
Educational services 22 2.2%
Wholesale trade 18 1.8%
Information 11 1.1%
Manufacturing 7 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

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 84117 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 84117 ranks #6 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 84117 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 84117 ranks #5 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
84124 Salt Lake City, UT 21,295 1.6 mi
84107 Salt Lake City, UT 30,863 2.6 mi
84106 Salt Lake City, UT 33,384 3.3 mi
84093 Sandy, UT 23,130 4.6 mi
84123 Salt Lake City, UT 37,900 4.6 mi
84113 Salt Lake City, UT 245 6.9 mi
84047 Midvale, UT 28,936 4.3 mi
84105 Salt Lake City, UT 22,140 5.5 mi
84112 Salt Lake City, UT 1,942 7.2 mi
84115 Salt Lake City, UT 24,668 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84117 in? ▼
ZIP code 84117 (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 84117? ▼
ZIP code 84117 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 24,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84117 is $87,813, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84117 is $648,900, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84117 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84117? ▼
ZIP code 84117 has 989 business establishments employing approximately 8,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84117 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (206), Health care and social assistance (172), Real estate and rental and leasing (110). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84117 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 84117? ▼
In ZIP code 84117, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.2% 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 84117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84117 is 21.1 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 84117? ▼
In ZIP code 84117, approximately 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84117 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Salt Lake City, UT

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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