Salt Lake City, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84123
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,900
- 1,780/sq mi High-density area
- $81,271
- Median income Near-median income area
- $464,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salt Lake City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,780
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84123 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 84123 (Salt Lake City, UT) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 314.5 in 2023 to 324.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84123 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 37,900 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 1,780 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84123 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,271 (6% below the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,524. The poverty rate is 7.8%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $464,500 (8% above the average Utah ZIP) and median rent is $1,467; 59.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, 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 84123 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 84123
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84123.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
140 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
133 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
75 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 84123, Salt Lake 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
37,900
Population
21.3
Area (sq mi)
1,780
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84123?
34.7
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
14.6%
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?
$81,271
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$38,524
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84123 ranks nationally
Salt Lake City, UT household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,271 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
15,082housing units
15,082
Total Housing Units
14,258
Occupied Units
824
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$464,500
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,467
Median Rent
1984
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84123 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 218 |
| 2021 | +17.5% | 256 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 305 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 315 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 325 |
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 950 business establishments in ZIP 84123, employing approximately 24,877 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,549,426,000.
950
Businesses
24,877
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 140 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 133 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 103 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 100 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.1% |
| Information | 20 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 84123 vs 84107 →
ZIP 84123 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
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
37,900 residents
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
37,247 residents
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
35,603 residents
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
33,384 residents
- 84107
Salt Lake City (84107)
30,863 residents
- 84047
Midvale (84047)
28,936 residents
- 84070 24,861
Sandy (84070)
24,861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84123 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84123 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84088
West Jordan (84088)
$105,142 median income
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
$101,551 median income
- 84084
West Jordan (84084)
$96,056 median income
- 84118
Salt Lake City (84118)
$90,562 median income
- 84117
Salt Lake City (84117)
$87,813 median income
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
$81,271 median income
- 84070
Sandy (84070)
$78,991 median income
- 84047
Midvale (84047)
$75,954 median income
- 84107
Salt Lake City (84107)
$72,108 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84123 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84107 | Salt Lake City, UT | 30,863 | 1.9 mi |
| 84119 | West Valley City, UT | 53,077 | 3.2 mi |
| 84047 | Midvale, UT | 28,936 | 3.4 mi |
| 84084 | West Jordan, UT | 37,247 | 3.4 mi |
| 84115 | Salt Lake City, UT | 24,668 | 4.1 mi |
| 84117 | Salt Lake City, UT | 24,305 | 4.6 mi |
| 84118 | Salt Lake City, UT | 68,295 | 4.8 mi |
| 84088 | West Jordan, UT | 35,603 | 4.9 mi |
| 84106 | Salt Lake City, UT | 33,384 | 4.8 mi |
| 84070 | Sandy, UT | 24,861 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84123, 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 (37,900 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 84123 in?
ZIP code 84123 (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 84123?
ZIP code 84123 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 37,900 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84123?
The median household income in ZIP 84123 is $81,271, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84123?
The median home value in ZIP 84123 is $464,500, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84123 is White at 70.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84123?
ZIP code 84123 has 950 business establishments employing approximately 24,877 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84123?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84123 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (140), Health care and social assistance (133), Construction (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84123?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84123 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 84123?
In ZIP code 84123, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 84123?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84123 is 21.9 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 84123?
In ZIP code 84123, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84123 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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