West Valley City, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84128
Salt Lake County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,983
- 1,056/sq mi High-density area
- $110,726
- Median income Above-median income area
- $438,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.1%
- 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 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,056
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84128 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 84128 (West Valley City, UT) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 311.1 in 2023 to 325.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84128 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah, with 27,983 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 1,056 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84128 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,726 (28% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,735. The poverty rate is 5.2%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $438,300 (1% above the average Utah ZIP) and median rent is $1,866; 88.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Salt Lake County, so 84128 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 84128
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Valley City, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84128.
- Construction
Construction
106 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 39
Transportation and warehousing
39 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
33 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 21
Professional, scientific, and technical services
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 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 84128, 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
27,983
Population
26.5
Area (sq mi)
1,056
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84128?
30.9
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
19.2%
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?
$110,726
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$30,735
Per Capita Income
5.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84128 ranks among Utah ZIPs
West Valley 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)
$110,726 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
8,599housing units
8,599
Total Housing Units
8,414
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
3.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$438,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,866
Median Rent
1993
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84128 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 222 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 261 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 315 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 311 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 326 |
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 317 business establishments in ZIP 84128, employing approximately 2,607 people with a combined annual payroll of $129,278,000.
317
Businesses
2,607
Employees
$129.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 106 | 33.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 12.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 5.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 84128 vs 84120 →
ZIP 84128 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
- 84116
Salt Lake City (84116)
33,297 residents
- 84128
West Valley City (84128)
27,983 residents
- 84044 26,524
Magna (84044)
26,524 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84128 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84128 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
- 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
- 84044
Magna (84044)
$90,346 median income
- 84006
Bingham Canyon (84006)
$83,000 median income
- 84123
Salt Lake City (84123)
$81,271 median income
- 84119
West Valley City (84119)
$71,378 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84128 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84120 | West Valley City, UT | 48,956 | 2.4 mi |
| 84118 | Salt Lake City, UT | 68,295 | 3.7 mi |
| 84119 | West Valley City, UT | 53,077 | 5.3 mi |
| 84081 | West Jordan, UT | 40,732 | 6.8 mi |
| 84104 | Salt Lake City, UT | 24,869 | 4.7 mi |
| 84044 | Magna, UT | 26,524 | 5.9 mi |
| 84084 | West Jordan, UT | 37,247 | 6.9 mi |
| 84123 | Salt Lake City, UT | 37,900 | 7.2 mi |
| 84006 | Bingham Canyon, UT | 826 | 7.8 mi |
| 84116 | Salt Lake City, UT | 33,297 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84128, 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 (27,983 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 84128 in?
ZIP code 84128 (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 84128?
ZIP code 84128 in West Valley City, UT has a population of 27,983 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84128?
The median household income in ZIP 84128 is $110,726, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84128?
The median home value in ZIP 84128 is $438,300, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84128?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84128 is White at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84128?
ZIP code 84128 has 317 business establishments employing approximately 2,607 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84128?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84128 are: Construction (106), Transportation and warehousing (39), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84128?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84128 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 84128?
In ZIP code 84128, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 84128?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84128 is 25.1 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 84128?
In ZIP code 84128, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84128?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84128 is 5.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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