Zip code 84106: Salt Lake City, Utah
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 84106
84106 is an urban zip code in Salt Lake City, Utah (Salt Lake County), covering 6 sq mi of land. About 35,213 people live here, or 5,832 per square mile. The median resident is 35.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $101,551 a year, 26% above the national median of $80,734. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $567,900, or 5.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 61% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,682 a month.
57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.3 minutes each way, and 27% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and sales.
How 84106 compares
- Work from home26.7%91stU.S. 15.1% · UT 17.6%21st of 277 in UT
- Tech workers6.2%87thU.S. 3.8% · UT 4.8%33rd of 277 in UT
- 86thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · UT 37.7%15th of 277 in UT
- Population density5,832/sq mi85thU.S. 95/sq mi · UT 41/sq mi7th of 278 in UT
- Per capita income$59,88385thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · UT $40,87319th of 277 in UT
- Median home value$567,90079thU.S. $332,700 · UT $489,40052nd of 257 in UT
- Median earnings per worker$60,43976thU.S. $49,666 · UT $47,28728th of 275 in UT
- Government workers17.9%76thU.S. 14.5% · UT 15.1%136th of 277 in UT
- Median household income$101,55173rdU.S. $80,734 · UT $95,16672nd of 258 in UT
- Broadband access94.3%69thU.S. 91% · UT 93.4%115th of 276 in UT
- Median gross rent$1,68266thU.S. $1,413 · UT $1,49642nd of 198 in UT
- 62ndU.S. 10% · UT 9.4%144th of 277 in UT
- Population35,21359thU.S. 334,922,499 · UT 3,392,33140th of 278 in UT
- Housing vacancy7.8%59thU.S. 10.1% · UT 8.1%150th of 276 in UT
- 59thU.S. 0.483 · UT 0.42756th of 275 in UT
- Uninsured rate7.4%55thU.S. 8.4% · UT 8.4%131st of 278 in UT
- 46thU.S. 9.7% · UT 8%71st of 277 in UT
- 43rdU.S. 14.1% · UT 8.9%64th of 278 in UT
- 35thU.S. 17.2% · UT 11.9%144th of 278 in UT
- Poverty rate8.3%34thU.S. 12.5% · UT 8.5%119th of 276 in UT
- Homeownership rate61.1%34thU.S. 65.2% · UT 70.2%236th of 276 in UT
- Veterans4.4%31stU.S. 6.2% · UT 4.6%158th of 278 in UT
- Diversity index34.329thU.S. 61.4 · UT 41.492nd of 278 in UT
- Median age35.423rdU.S. 38.9 · UT 32138th of 278 in UT
- 23rdU.S. 5.2% · UT 3.6%117th of 277 in UT
- 21stU.S. 51.1% · UT 47.2%129th of 254 in UT
- Average commute21.3 min19thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · UT 22.1 min160th of 264 in UT
- Residents under 1817.7%17thU.S. 22% · UT 27.8%235th of 278 in UT
| Measure | 84106 | Salt Lake | UT | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 26.7% | 19.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 21st of 277 | |
| Tech workers | 6.2% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 33rd of 277 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 56.9% | 39.4% | 37.7% | 35.7% | 15th of 277 | |
| Population density | 5,832/sq mi | 1,589/sq mi | 41/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 7th of 278 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $59,883 | $45,106 | $40,873 | $44,673 | 19th of 277 | |
| Median home value | $567,900 | $525,700 | $489,400 | $332,700 | 52nd of 257 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $60,439 | $51,011 | $47,287 | $49,666 | 28th of 275 | |
| Government workers | 17.9% | 13.7% | 15.1% | 14.5% | 136th of 277 | |
| Median household income | $101,551 | $97,494 | $95,166 | $80,734 | 72nd of 258 | |
| Broadband access | 94.3% | 93.8% | 93.4% | 91% | 115th of 276 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,682 | $1,592 | $1,496 | $1,413 | 42nd of 198 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.3% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 10% | 144th of 277 | |
| Population | 35,213 | 1,196,523 | 3,392,331 | 334,922,499 | 40th of 278 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.8% | 5.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 150th of 276 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.445 | 0.429 | 0.427 | 0.483 | 56th of 275 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.4% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 131st of 278 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8% | 9.7% | 71st of 277 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 8% | 13.5% | 8.9% | 14.1% | 64th of 278 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 17.2% | 144th of 278 | |
| Poverty rate | 8.3% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 12.5% | 119th of 276 | |
| Homeownership rate | 61.1% | 66.1% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 236th of 276 | |
| Veterans | 4.4% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 6.2% | 158th of 278 | |
| Diversity index | 34.3 | 50.9 | 41.4 | 61.4 | 92nd of 278 | |
| Median age | 35.4 | 34 | 32 | 38.9 | 138th of 278 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 5.2% | 117th of 277 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 42.1% | 48.8% | 47.2% | 51.1% | 129th of 254 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.3 min | 22.3 min | 22.1 min | 26.4 min | 160th of 264 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.7% | 25.3% | 27.8% | 22% | 235th of 278 |
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
- White80%
- Black2%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0.5%
- Other0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 15,950
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 48.2%
- Married couples
- 35.9%
- Living alone
- 36.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.4%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 17,306
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Vacant
- 7.8%
- Median year built
- 1965
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 42.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 17.6%
- Home value to income
- 5.6× (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 | 84106 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $79,779 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,798 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $42,708 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,445 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $44,758 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 22.3%
- Households with broadband
- 94.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 86.4%
- No internet access
- 2.8%
- Without health insurance
- 7.4%
- Limited-English households
- 1.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Salt Lake City
- State
- Utah
- County
- Salt Lake County
- Center point
- 40.7068° N, 111.8557° W
- Land area
- 6 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
- Salt Lake City51% of zip
- Millcreek41% of zip
- South Salt Lake8% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 84106
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84115 | Salt Lake City, UT | 2 mi | $65,548 |
| 84105 | Salt Lake City, UT | 2.2 mi | $99,562 |
| 84117 | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.3 mi | $87,813 |
| 84124 | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.6 mi | $120,408 |
| 84148 | Salt Lake City, UT · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 84102 | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.7 mi | $52,199 |
| 84107 | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.7 mi | $72,108 |
| 84111 | Salt Lake City, UT | 3.7 mi | $52,952 |
| 84090 | Sandy, UT · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 84091 | Sandy, UT · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 84110 | Salt Lake City, UT · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
| 84122 | Salt Lake City, UT · PO box | 3.8 mi | — |
Zip codes like 84106 elsewhere
Questions about 84106
What city is zip code 84106?
84106 is assigned to Salt Lake City, Utah. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 84106 in?
84106 is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the population of 84106?
About 35,213 people live in 84106, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 84106 in?
84106 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 84106?
The median household income in 84106 is $101,551.
What zip codes are near 84106?
The closest zip codes to 84106 are 84115, 84105, 84117, 84124, 84148.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 84106, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.