Salem, UT · standard
ZIP Code 84653
Utah County, Utah - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,947
- 138/sq mi High-density area
- $112,454
- Median income Above-median income area
- $610,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salem pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 138
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 84653 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 84653 (Salem, UT) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.2 in 2023 to 278.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 84653 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Utah County, Utah, home to 7,947 residents across 57.5 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 84653 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,454 (30% above the average Utah ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,231. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.9% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $610,600 (41% above the average Utah ZIP), while 93.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,593.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Utah County, so 84653 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 84653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, UT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 84653.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 25
Real estate and rental and leasing
25 establishments
- Retail trade 22
Retail trade
22 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 84653, Salem, 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
7,947
Population
57.5
Area (sq mi)
138
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 84653?
29.3
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.4%
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?
$112,454
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$40,231
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 84653 ranks among Utah ZIPs
Salem, 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)
$112,454 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
3,795housing units
3,795
Total Housing Units
3,770
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
3.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,600
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,593
Median Rent
2004
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 84653 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 188 |
| 2021 | +17.5% | 221 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 268 |
| 2023 | +0.2% | 268 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 279 |
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 319 business establishments in ZIP 84653, employing approximately 1,635 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,966,000.
319
Businesses
1,635
Employees
$67.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 24.1% |
| Construction | 68 | 21.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 11.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 5.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 3.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.9% |
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 84653 vs 84660 →
ZIP 84653 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84660
Spanish Fork (84660)
37,995 residents
- 84663
Springville (84663)
29,975 residents
- 84651
Payson (84651)
23,457 residents
- 84664 8,033
Mapleton (84664)
8,033 residents
- 84653 7,947
Salem (84653)
7,947 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 84653 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 84653 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 84664
Mapleton (84664)
$132,601 median income
- 84653
Salem (84653)
$112,454 median income
- 84660
Spanish Fork (84660)
$104,355 median income
- 84651
Payson (84651)
$96,999 median income
- 84663
Springville (84663)
$90,252 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 84653 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 84653, 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 (7,947 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 84653 in?
ZIP code 84653 (Salem) is located in Utah County, Utah. Utah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/utah-ut.
What is the population of ZIP code 84653?
ZIP code 84653 in Salem, UT has a population of 7,947 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 84653?
The median household income in ZIP 84653 is $112,454, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 84653?
The median home value in ZIP 84653 is $610,600, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 84653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 84653 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 84653?
ZIP code 84653 has 319 business establishments employing approximately 1,635 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 84653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 84653 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (77), Construction (68), Health care and social assistance (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 84653?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 84653 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 84653?
In ZIP code 84653, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 84653?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 84653 is 25.3 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 84653?
In ZIP code 84653, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 84653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 84653 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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