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West Valley City, UT · standard

ZIP Code 84120

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

48,956
1,858/sq mi
$94,306
Median income
$413,600
Median home value
15.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Valley City pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
1,858
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 84120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.4 square miles in West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah. The area is home to 48,956 residents, producing a population density of 1,858 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 84120 against Utah and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 84120 sits at $94,306 (9% above the Utah average), while per-capita income is $30,612. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $413,600 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,467 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 84120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, 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 84120 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 84120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84120.

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 84120, 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

48,956

Population

26.4

Area (sq mi)

1,858

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 84120?

31.3

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

25.2%

Foreign-Born

White 45.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 5.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%

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?

$94,306

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$30,612

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 84120 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,306 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,316

Total Housing Units

13,847

Occupied Units

469

Vacant Units

3.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$413,600

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,467

Median Rent

1978

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 84120 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 222
2021 +19.4% 265
2022 +21.1% 321
2023 -1.5% 317
2024 +4.8% 332

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 864 business establishments in ZIP 84120, employing approximately 29,348 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,923,285,000.

864

Businesses

29,348

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 142 16.4%
Retail trade 107 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 97 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 92 10.7%
Wholesale trade 63 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 56 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 44 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.3%
Manufacturing 34 3.9%
Finance and insurance 28 3.2%
Information 27 3.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 1.2%
Educational services 10 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

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 84120 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 84120 ranks #3 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 84120 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 84120 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
84128 West Valley City, UT 27,983 2.4 mi
84118 Salt Lake City, UT 68,295 3.1 mi
84119 West Valley City, UT 53,077 2.9 mi
84104 Salt Lake City, UT 24,869 3.7 mi
84084 West Jordan, UT 37,247 5.5 mi
84123 Salt Lake City, UT 37,900 5.0 mi
84115 Salt Lake City, UT 24,668 5.8 mi
84081 West Jordan, UT 40,732 6.8 mi
84088 West Jordan, UT 35,603 7.4 mi
84116 Salt Lake City, UT 33,297 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Salt Lake County

84118 standard
Salt Lake City, UT
Pop: 68,295
84119 standard
West Valley City, UT
Pop: 53,077
84095 standard
South Jordan, UT
Pop: 50,566
84121 standard
Salt Lake City, UT
Pop: 41,702
84081 standard
West Jordan, UT
Pop: 40,732
84020 standard
Draper, UT
Pop: 39,765

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 84120 in? ▼
ZIP code 84120 (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 84120? ▼
ZIP code 84120 in West Valley City, UT has a population of 48,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 84120 is $94,306, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 84120 is $413,600, which is 49% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 84120 is White at 45.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84120? ▼
ZIP code 84120 has 864 business establishments employing approximately 29,348 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84120 are: Construction (142), Retail trade (107), Accommodation and food services (97). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84120 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 84120? ▼
In ZIP code 84120, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 84120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84120 is 21.6 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 84120? ▼
In ZIP code 84120, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84120 is 11.0% 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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