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 High-density area
- $94,306
- Median income Above-median income area
- $413,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 84120 (West Valley City, UT) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.6 in 2023 to 331.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84120 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 48,956 residents across 26.4 square miles, a density of 1,858 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84120 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,306 (9% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,612. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $413,600 (4% below the average Utah ZIP) and median rent is $1,467; 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84120 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 84120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Valley City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84120.
- Construction
Construction
142 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
92 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
63 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 84120?
31.3
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
25.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$30,612
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84120 ranks nationally
West Valley City, UT 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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,316housing units
14,316
Total Housing Units
13,847
Occupied Units
469
Vacant Units
3.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$413,600
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84120 vs 84128 →
ZIP 84120 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
68,295 residents
- 84119
West Valley City (84119)
53,077 residents
- 84120
West Valley City (84120)
48,956 residents
- 84081
West Jordan (84081)
40,732 residents
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
37,900 residents
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
37,247 residents
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
35,603 residents
- 84116
Salt Lake City (84116)
33,297 residents
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
27,983 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84120 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84081
West Jordan (84081)
$119,970 median income
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
$110,726 median income
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
$105,142 median income
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
$96,056 median income
- 84120
West Valley City (84120)
$94,306 median income
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
$90,562 median income
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
$81,271 median income
- 84119
West Valley City (84119)
$71,378 median income
- 84116
Salt Lake City (84116)
$66,751 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84120, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (48,956 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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