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Salt Lake City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84118

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

68,295
1,539/sq mi
$90,562
Median income
$389,700
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Salt Lake City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,539
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84118 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 44.4 square miles in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. The area is home to 68,295 residents, producing a population density of 1,539 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 84118 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84118 sits at $90,562 (5% above the Utah average), while per-capita income is $29,683. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $389,700 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,768 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84118 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salt Lake County, so you can benchmark 84118 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 84118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84118.

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 84118, 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

68,295

Population

44.4

Area (sq mi)

1,539

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84118?

32.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

18.8%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%

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?

$90,562

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$29,683

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84118 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,562 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,466

Total Housing Units

12,243

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

3.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$389,700

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,768

Median Rent

1979

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84118 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 227
2021 +21.3% 275
2022 +18.3% 326
2023 +1.8% 331
2024 +3.0% 341

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 483 business establishments in ZIP 84118, employing approximately 7,731 people with a combined annual payroll of $366,324,000.

483

Businesses

7,731

Employees

$366.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 132 27.3%
Retail trade 57 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 57 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.8%
Other services (except public administration) 33 6.8%
Finance and insurance 31 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.4%
Health care and social assistance 24 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.5%
Manufacturing 18 3.7%
Wholesale trade 10 2.1%
Information 6 1.2%
Educational services 4 0.8%

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 84118 vs 84120 →

ZIP 84118 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 84118 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 84118 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 84118 ranks #7 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
84120 West Valley City, UT 48,956 3.1 mi
84081 West Jordan, UT 40,732 3.7 mi
84084 West Jordan, UT 37,247 3.3 mi
84128 West Valley City, UT 27,983 3.7 mi
84123 Salt Lake City, UT 37,900 4.8 mi
84088 West Jordan, UT 35,603 4.9 mi
84119 West Valley City, UT 53,077 4.8 mi
84104 Salt Lake City, UT 24,869 6.8 mi
84095 South Jordan, UT 50,566 6.9 mi
84107 Salt Lake City, UT 30,863 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salt Lake County

84119 standard
West Valley City, UT
Pop: 53,077
84095 standard
South Jordan, UT
Pop: 50,566
84120 standard
West Valley City, UT
Pop: 48,956
84121 standard
Salt Lake City, UT
Pop: 41,702
84081 standard
West Jordan, UT
Pop: 40,732
84020 standard
Draper, UT
Pop: 39,765

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84118 in? ▼
ZIP code 84118 (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 84118? ▼
ZIP code 84118 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 68,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84118 is $90,562, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84118 is $389,700, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84118 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84118? ▼
ZIP code 84118 has 483 business establishments employing approximately 7,731 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84118 are: Construction (132), Retail trade (57), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84118 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 84118? ▼
In ZIP code 84118, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 84118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84118 is 25.3 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 84118? ▼
In ZIP code 84118, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84118 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Salt Lake City, UT

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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