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West Valley City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84119

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

53,077
1,699/sq mi
$71,378
Median income
$382,600
Median home value
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Valley City pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,699
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84119 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84119 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.2 square miles in West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah. The area is home to 53,077 residents, producing a population density of 1,699 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 84119 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84119 sits at $71,378 (18% below the Utah average), while per-capita income is $28,052. The poverty rate stands at 13.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $382,600 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,520 per month, and 56.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84119 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Salt Lake County, so you can benchmark 84119 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 84119

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84119.

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 84119, West Valley 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

53,077

Population

31.2

Area (sq mi)

1,699

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84119?

30.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

26.8%

Foreign-Born

White 41.4%
African American 4.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 5.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%

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?

$71,378

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,052

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84119 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,378 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%

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

What does housing look like?

17,080

Total Housing Units

15,914

Occupied Units

1,166

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$382,600

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$1,520

Median Rent

1985

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

330

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+230%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84119 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 220
2021 +18.5% 260
2022 +21.7% 317
2023 -2.0% 310
2024 +6.3% 330

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 1,626 business establishments in ZIP 84119, employing approximately 42,396 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,598,201,000.

1,626

Businesses

42,396

Employees

$2.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 201 12.4%
Retail trade 186 11.4%
Wholesale trade 177 10.9%
Manufacturing 158 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 140 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 131 8.1%
Accommodation and food services 129 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 108 6.6%
Health care and social assistance 90 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 79 4.9%
Finance and insurance 66 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 3.9%
Information 38 2.3%
Educational services 31 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 0.8%

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 84119 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 84119 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 84119 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 84119 ranks #8 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 2.9 mi
84115 Salt Lake City, UT 24,668 2.9 mi
84123 Salt Lake City, UT 37,900 3.2 mi
84104 Salt Lake City, UT 24,869 3.8 mi
84106 Salt Lake City, UT 33,384 4.7 mi
84084 West Jordan, UT 37,247 5.5 mi
84101 Salt Lake City, UT 5,277 4.5 mi
84128 West Valley City, UT 27,983 5.3 mi
84107 Salt Lake City, UT 30,863 4.4 mi
84116 Salt Lake City, UT 33,297 6.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salt Lake County

84118 standard
Salt Lake City, UT
Pop: 68,295
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 84119 in? ▼
ZIP code 84119 (West Valley 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 84119? ▼
ZIP code 84119 in West Valley City, UT has a population of 53,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84119? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84119 is $71,378, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84119? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84119 is $382,600, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84119? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84119 is White at 41.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84119? ▼
ZIP code 84119 has 1,626 business establishments employing approximately 42,396 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84119? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84119 are: Construction (201), Retail trade (186), Wholesale trade (177). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84119? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84119 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 84119? ▼
In ZIP code 84119, 52.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% 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 84119? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84119 is 21.7 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 84119? ▼
In ZIP code 84119, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84119? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84119 is 13.0% 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 West Valley 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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