Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.2% ▲ 24% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13,256 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 161,016 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 78,036 (10.9%) |
| Associates | 112,384 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 69,384 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 282,335 (39.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,297 ▲ 30% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $504,104 ▲ 81% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,621/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 441,027 |
| Vacant Units | 23,588 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Salt Lake County is located in Utah and encompasses 72 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,188,010 residents. With a median age of 33.98, it is a relatively young county.
Salt Lake County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $99,296 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.2% is near the national average.
Housing in Salt Lake County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $504,104 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,620. Homeownership rates are high at 69.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Salt Lake County are majority White (67.89%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Salt Lake County, UT is a middle-income area in Utah. The 72 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84006 | Bingham Canyon | 865 | $77,778 | $375,000 | $1,358 | 9.2% | 16.5% |
| 84020 | Draper | 50,159 | $130,680 | $726,000 | $1,812 | 2.0% | 60.2% |
| 84096 | Herriman | 71,115 | $117,800 | $540,500 | $1,888 | 3.6% | 53.2% |
| 84044 | Magna | 29,488 | $87,516 | $341,400 | $1,623 | 5.0% | 25.1% |
| 84047 | Midvale | 36,573 | $73,120 | $404,200 | $1,482 | 3.4% | 45.4% |
| 84065 | Riverton | 50,284 | $122,809 | $595,000 | $1,783 | 3.4% | 50.2% |
| 84101 | Salt Lake City | 8,329 | $70,391 | $541,100 | $1,336 | 4.7% | 58.4% |
| 84102 | Salt Lake City | 19,145 | $50,040 | $487,200 | $1,305 | 3.6% | 64.7% |
| 84103 | Salt Lake City | 23,796 | $81,386 | $710,700 | $1,374 | 3.1% | 72.8% |
| 84104 | Salt Lake City | 24,057 | $61,326 | $318,100 | $1,235 | 3.6% | 32.0% |
| 84105 | Salt Lake City | 22,963 | $94,145 | $632,200 | $1,482 | 2.7% | 71.4% |
| 84106 | Salt Lake City | 33,791 | $94,452 | $529,100 | $1,576 | 2.7% | 65.0% |
| 84107 | Salt Lake City | 37,548 | $73,469 | $426,000 | $1,387 | 3.7% | 48.4% |
| 84108 | Salt Lake City | 21,951 | $120,469 | $759,800 | $1,562 | 3.8% | 81.4% |
| 84109 | Salt Lake City | 25,879 | $136,823 | $679,000 | $1,584 | 3.4% | 72.8% |
| 84111 | Salt Lake City | 12,446 | $57,188 | $423,000 | $1,294 | 4.6% | 60.4% |
| 84115 | Salt Lake City | 28,411 | $61,505 | $396,200 | $1,263 | 4.2% | 43.3% |
| 84116 | Salt Lake City | 37,136 | $69,604 | $334,900 | $1,280 | 5.5% | 34.5% |
| 84117 | Salt Lake City | 24,873 | $87,451 | $581,100 | $1,687 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
| 84118 | Salt Lake City | 41,969 | $87,457 | $348,500 | $1,670 | 5.7% | 25.9% |
| 84121 | Salt Lake City | 39,204 | $114,912 | $614,500 | $1,732 | 2.6% | 59.5% |
| 84123 | Salt Lake City | 36,913 | $80,079 | $436,600 | $1,416 | 4.2% | 39.5% |
| 84124 | Salt Lake City | 22,992 | $117,500 | $704,400 | $1,460 | 2.2% | 65.2% |
| 84129 | Salt Lake City | 38,128 | $94,051 | $399,200 | $1,546 | 3.5% | 34.1% |
| 84070 | Sandy | 30,348 | $79,414 | $429,400 | $1,578 | 2.8% | 46.4% |
| 84092 | Sandy | 28,162 | $153,333 | $706,400 | $2,146 | 2.5% | 61.3% |
| 84093 | Sandy | 23,998 | $132,453 | $643,800 | $2,090 | 3.3% | 62.8% |
| 84094 | Sandy | 28,277 | $102,881 | $474,700 | $1,851 | 2.9% | 47.3% |
| 84009 | South Jordan | 42,091 | $130,559 | $570,400 | $1,857 | 1.4% | 57.1% |
| 84095 | South Jordan | 38,240 | $123,082 | $669,600 | $1,794 | 3.0% | 58.1% |
| 84081 | West Jordan | 52,168 | $114,577 | $487,100 | $1,787 | 3.2% | 44.9% |
| 84084 | West Jordan | 31,389 | $94,214 | $432,100 | $1,658 | 4.5% | 37.6% |
| 84088 | West Jordan | 38,915 | $100,532 | $443,400 | $1,554 | 4.5% | 40.7% |
| 84119 | West Valley City | 50,745 | $66,616 | $341,800 | $1,418 | 5.6% | 26.5% |
| 84120 | West Valley City | 50,589 | $90,847 | $370,800 | $1,434 | 3.4% | 25.4% |
| 84128 | West Valley City | 32,072 | $109,286 | $404,600 | $1,838 | 4.9% | 30.6% |