Salt Lake City, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84124
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,295
- 1,416/sq mi High-density area
- $120,408
- Median income Above-median income area
- $746,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salt Lake City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,416
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84124 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 84124 (Salt Lake City, UT) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 342.1 in 2023 to 351.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84124 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 21,295 residents across 15.0 square miles, a density of 1,416 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84124 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,408 (39% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,547. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 2.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $746,600 (73% above the average Utah ZIP), while 78.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,600.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84124 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 84124
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salt Lake City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84124.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
199 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 74
Real estate and rental and leasing
74 establishments
- Construction 54
Construction
54 establishments
- Finance and insurance 54
Finance and insurance
54 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 84124, 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
21,295
Population
15.0
Area (sq mi)
1,416
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84124?
39.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
7.9%
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?
$120,408
Median Household Income
+39% vs state ZIP avg
$65,547
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84124 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Salt Lake City, UT household income vs. every Utah ZIP code
Median household income among 258 reporting Utah ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,408 Top 14% higher than 86% of 258 Utah 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
8,928housing units
8,928
Total Housing Units
8,442
Occupied Units
486
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$746,600
Median Home Value
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$1,600
Median Rent
1966
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
351
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+251%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84124 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +251% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 240 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 275 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 332 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 342 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 351 |
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 726 business establishments in ZIP 84124, employing approximately 6,698 people with a combined annual payroll of $505,057,000.
726
Businesses
6,698
Employees
$505.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 199 | 27.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 126 | 17.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 54 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 54 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 2.9% |
| Information | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
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 84124 vs 84117 →
ZIP 84124 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
37,900 residents
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
33,384 residents
- 84107
Salt Lake City (84107)
30,863 residents
- 84115
Salt Lake City (84115)
24,668 residents
- 84117
Salt Lake City (84117)
24,305 residents
- 84109
Salt Lake City (84109)
23,858 residents
- 84093
Sandy (84093)
23,130 residents
- 84105
Salt Lake City (84105)
22,140 residents
- 84124
Salt Lake City (84124)
21,295 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84124 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84109
Salt Lake City (84109)
$145,034 median income
- 84093
Sandy (84093)
$138,556 median income
- 84124
Salt Lake City (84124)
$120,408 median income
- 84106
Salt Lake City (84106)
$101,551 median income
- 84105
Salt Lake City (84105)
$99,562 median income
- 84117
Salt Lake City (84117)
$87,813 median income
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
$81,271 median income
- 84107
Salt Lake City (84107)
$72,108 median income
- 84115
Salt Lake City (84115)
$65,548 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84124 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84117 | Salt Lake City, UT | 24,305 | 1.6 mi |
| 84106 | Salt Lake City, UT | 33,384 | 3.0 mi |
| 84107 | Salt Lake City, UT | 30,863 | 4.0 mi |
| 84093 | Sandy, UT | 23,130 | 5.8 mi |
| 84113 | Salt Lake City, UT | 245 | 5.9 mi |
| 84105 | Salt Lake City, UT | 22,140 | 4.9 mi |
| 84112 | Salt Lake City, UT | 1,942 | 6.2 mi |
| 84115 | Salt Lake City, UT | 24,668 | 4.9 mi |
| 84123 | Salt Lake City, UT | 37,900 | 5.8 mi |
| 84109 | Salt Lake City, UT | 23,858 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84124, 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 (21,295 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 84124 in?
ZIP code 84124 (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 84124?
ZIP code 84124 in Salt Lake City, UT has a population of 21,295 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84124?
The median household income in ZIP 84124 is $120,408, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84124?
The median home value in ZIP 84124 is $746,600, which is 168% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84124?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84124 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84124?
ZIP code 84124 has 726 business establishments employing approximately 6,698 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84124?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84124 are: Health care and social assistance (199), Professional, scientific, and technical services (126), Real estate and rental and leasing (74). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84124?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84124 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 251%. 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 84124?
In ZIP code 84124, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 84124?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84124 is 20.2 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 84124?
In ZIP code 84124, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84124?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84124 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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