Zip code 84081: West Jordan, Utah
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 84081
84081 is an urban zip code in West Jordan, Utah (Salt Lake County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 52,314 people live here, or 3,381 per square mile. The median resident is 31.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $119,970 a year, 49% above the national median of $80,734. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $546,400, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,049 a month.
32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.2 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and construction and repair. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 84081 compares
- Residents under 1830.7%96thU.S. 22% · UT 27.8%85th of 278 in UT
- Broadband access96.5%89thStrengthU.S. 91% · UT 93.4%65th of 276 in UT
- Tech workers6.7%89thU.S. 3.8% · UT 4.8%21st of 277 in UT
- Homeownership rate83.3%86thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · UT 70.2%124th of 276 in UT
- Median household income$119,97085thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · UT $95,16640th of 258 in UT
- Median gross rent$2,04985thU.S. $1,413 · UT $1,49615th of 198 in UT
- Population52,31483rdU.S. 334,922,499 · UT 3,392,33110th of 278 in UT
- Work from home21.4%81stU.S. 15.1% · UT 17.6%56th of 277 in UT
- Median home value$546,40078thU.S. $332,700 · UT $489,40061st of 257 in UT
- Population density3,381/sq mi70thU.S. 95/sq mi · UT 41/sq mi28th of 278 in UT
- Median earnings per worker$55,70469thU.S. $49,666 · UT $47,28753rd of 275 in UT
- Diversity index55.863rdU.S. 61.4 · UT 41.413th of 278 in UT
- 58thU.S. 14.1% · UT 8.9%27th of 278 in UT
- 58thU.S. 51.1% · UT 47.2%58th of 254 in UT
- 53rdU.S. 14.5% · UT 15.1%182nd of 277 in UT
- Average commute26.2 min51stU.S. 26.4 min · UT 22.1 min73rd of 264 in UT
- Per capita income$40,00549thU.S. $44,673 · UT $40,87393rd of 277 in UT
- 49thU.S. 35.7% · UT 37.7%122nd of 277 in UT
- Uninsured rate5.9%42ndU.S. 8.4% · UT 8.4%161st of 278 in UT
- 23rdU.S. 5.2% · UT 3.6%116th of 277 in UT
- Veterans3.3%18thU.S. 6.2% · UT 4.6%214th of 278 in UT
- 11thU.S. 10% · UT 9.4%222nd of 277 in UT
- 9thU.S. 9.7% · UT 8%161st of 277 in UT
- Housing vacancy2.6%7thU.S. 10.1% · UT 8.1%239th of 276 in UT
- Median age31.46thU.S. 38.9 · UT 32201st of 278 in UT
- Poverty rate3.1%3rdStrengthU.S. 12.5% · UT 8.5%234th of 276 in UT
- 2ndU.S. 17.2% · UT 11.9%253rd of 278 in UT
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · UT 0.427236th of 275 in UT
| Measure | 84081 | Salt Lake | UT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents under 18 | 30.7% | 25.3% | 27.8% | 22% | 85th of 278 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.5% | 93.8% | 93.4% | 91% | 65th of 276 | |
| Tech workers | 6.7% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 21st of 277 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.3% | 66.1% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 124th of 276 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $119,970 | $97,494 | $95,166 | $80,734 | 40th of 258 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,049 | $1,592 | $1,496 | $1,413 | 15th of 198 | |
| Population | 52,314 | 1,196,523 | 3,392,331 | 334,922,499 | 10th of 278 | |
| Work from home | 21.4% | 19.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 56th of 277 | |
| Median home value | $546,400 | $525,700 | $489,400 | $332,700 | 61st of 257 | |
| Population density | 3,381/sq mi | 1,589/sq mi | 41/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 28th of 278 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $55,704 | $51,011 | $47,287 | $49,666 | 53rd of 275 | |
| Diversity index | 55.8 | 50.9 | 41.4 | 61.4 | 13th of 278 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.4% | 13.5% | 8.9% | 14.1% | 27th of 278 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.8% | 48.8% | 47.2% | 51.1% | 58th of 254 | |
| Government workers | 14% | 13.7% | 15.1% | 14.5% | 182nd of 277 | |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 22.3 min | 22.1 min | 26.4 min | 73rd of 264 | |
| Per capita income | $40,005 | $45,106 | $40,873 | $44,673 | 93rd of 277 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 39.4% | 37.7% | 35.7% | 122nd of 277 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5.9% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 161st of 278 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 116th of 277 | |
| Veterans | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 6.2% | 214th of 278 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.2% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 10% | 222nd of 277 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.2% | 7.9% | 8% | 9.7% | 161st of 277 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.6% | 5.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 239th of 276 | |
| Median age | 31.4 | 34 | 32 | 38.9 | 201st of 278 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3.1% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 12.5% | 234th of 276 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 6.9% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 17.2% | 253rd of 278 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.313 | 0.429 | 0.427 | 0.483 | 236th of 275 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White61%
- Black2%
- Hispanic26%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander1%
- Other0.4%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,173
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Family households
- 84.5%
- Married couples
- 67.8%
- Living alone
- 10.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.3%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 15,580
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Vacant
- 2.6%
- Median year built
- 2004
- Median rooms
- 7.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.8%
- Home value to income
- 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 84081 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $74,680 | $74,888 |
| Service | $24,453 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,441 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $61,868 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $44,391 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.3%
- Households with broadband
- 96.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 88.6%
- No internet access
- 1.4%
- Without health insurance
- 5.9%
- Limited-English households
- 3.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- West Jordan
- State
- Utah
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Center point
- 40.6028° N, 112.0383° W
- Land area
- 15 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- West Jordan92% of zip
- West Valley City3% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 84081
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84009 | South Jordan, UT | 3.6 mi | $137,922 |
| 84118 | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.7 mi | $90,562 |
| 84084 | West Jordan, UT | 4 mi | $96,056 |
| 84088 | West Jordan, UT | 4.1 mi | $105,142 |
| 84006 | Bingham Canyon, UT | 4.5 mi | $83,000 |
| 84129 | Salt Lake City, UT | 5.3 mi | $95,844 |
| 84095 | South Jordan, UT | 5.9 mi | $126,968 |
| 84184 | Salt Lake City, UT · PO box | 6.7 mi | — |
| 84120 | West Valley City, UT | 6.8 mi | $94,306 |
| 84128 | West Valley City, UT | 7.1 mi | $110,726 |
| 84123 | Salt Lake City, UT | 7.2 mi | $81,271 |
| 84047 | Midvale, UT | 7.7 mi | $75,954 |
Zip codes like 84081 elsewhere
Questions about 84081
What city is zip code 84081?
84081 is assigned to West Jordan, Utah. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 84081 in?
84081 is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the population of 84081?
About 52,314 people live in 84081, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 84081 in?
84081 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 84081?
The median household income in 84081 is $119,970.
What zip codes are near 84081?
The closest zip codes to 84081 are 84009, 84118, 84084, 84088, 84006.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 84081, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.