Zip code 84120: West Valley City, Utah

Q: What city is zip code 84120?

84120 is assigned to West Valley City, Utah. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 84120 in?

84120 is in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Q: What is the population of 84120?

About 50,799 people live in 84120, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 84120?

The median household income in 84120 is $94,306.

Q: What zip codes are near 84120?

The closest zip codes to 84120 are 84128, 84184, 84119, 84118, 84129.

Residential delivery areaSalt Lake CountyMountain Time

Population

50,799

Median household income

$94K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$414K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,467/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

31.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

10 sq mi

5,031 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 84120

84120 is an urban zip code in West Valley City, Utah (Salt Lake County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 50,799 people live here, or 5,031 per square mile. The median resident is 31.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $94,306 a year, 17% above the national median of $80,734. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $413,600, or 4.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,467 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.6 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods. 43% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 84120 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1829.6%
95th
U.S. 22% · UT 27.8%103rd of 278 in UT
Uninsured rate17.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · UT 8.4%28th of 278 in UT
Diversity index66.3
86th
U.S. 61.4 · UT 41.42nd of 278 in UT
Foreign-born residents25.2%
82nd
U.S. 14.1% · UT 8.9%4th of 278 in UT
Population50,799
81st
U.S. 334,922,499 · UT 3,392,33112th of 278 in UT
Population density5,031/sq mi
81st
U.S. 95/sq mi · UT 41/sq mi12th of 278 in UT
Homeownership rate76.3%
70th
U.S. 65.2% · UT 70.2%172nd of 276 in UT
Broadband access94.1%
67th
U.S. 91% · UT 93.4%119th of 276 in UT
Median household income$94,306
66th
U.S. $80,734 · UT $95,16691st of 258 in UT
Median home value$413,600
64th
U.S. $332,700 · UT $489,400127th of 257 in UT
Median gross rent$1,467
54th
U.S. $1,413 · UT $1,49675th of 198 in UT
Poverty rate11%
51st
U.S. 12.5% · UT 8.5%79th of 276 in UT
Rent-burdened renters50.7%
50th
U.S. 51.1% · UT 47.2%70th of 254 in UT
Tech workers2.6%
45th
U.S. 3.8% · UT 4.8%124th of 277 in UT
Work from home11.4%
43rd
U.S. 15.1% · UT 17.6%168th of 277 in UT
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · UT 4.6%173rd of 278 in UT
Government workers10.9%
26th
U.S. 14.5% · UT 15.1%241st of 277 in UT
Unemployment rate3.5%
24th
U.S. 5.2% · UT 3.6%115th of 277 in UT
Median earnings per worker$40,338
22nd
U.S. $49,666 · UT $47,287183rd of 275 in UT
Average commute21.6 min
21st
U.S. 26.4 min · UT 22.1 min154th of 264 in UT
Per capita income$30,612
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · UT $40,873184th of 277 in UT
Housing vacancy3.3%
14th
U.S. 10.1% · UT 8.1%222nd of 276 in UT
Self-employed workers6.5%
14th
U.S. 10% · UT 9.4%215th of 277 in UT
Bachelor's degree or higher15.2%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · UT 37.7%234th of 277 in UT
Residents 65 and older10.3%
9th
U.S. 17.2% · UT 11.9%218th of 278 in UT
Healthcare workers6.1%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · UT 8%164th of 277 in UT
Income inequality (Gini)0.372
7th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · UT 0.427158th of 275 in UT
Median age31.3
6th
U.S. 38.9 · UT 32202nd of 278 in UT

Measure	84120	Salt Lake	UT	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in UT
Residents under 18	29.6%	25.3%	27.8%	22%	95th	103rd of 278
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.3%	9.2%	8.4%	8.4%	92nd	28th of 278
Diversity index	66.3	50.9	41.4	61.4	86th	2nd of 278
Foreign-born residents	25.2%	13.5%	8.9%	14.1%	82nd	4th of 278
Population	50,799	1,196,523	3,392,331	334,922,499	81st	12th of 278
Population density	5,031/sq mi	1,589/sq mi	41/sq mi	95/sq mi	81st	12th of 278
Homeownership rate	76.3%	66.1%	70.2%	65.2%	70th	172nd of 276
Broadband access	94.1%	93.8%	93.4%	91%	67th	119th of 276
Median household income	$94,306	$97,494	$95,166	$80,734	66th	91st of 258
Median home value	$413,600	$525,700	$489,400	$332,700	64th	127th of 257
Median gross rent	$1,467	$1,592	$1,496	$1,413	54th	75th of 198
Poverty rate	11%	8.1%	8.5%	12.5%	51st	79th of 276
Rent-burdened renters	50.7%	48.8%	47.2%	51.1%	50th	70th of 254
Tech workers	2.6%	5.5%	4.8%	3.8%	45th	124th of 277
Work from home	11.4%	19.7%	17.6%	15.1%	43rd	168th of 277
Veterans	4%	3.8%	4.6%	6.2%	26th	173rd of 278
Government workers	10.9%	13.7%	15.1%	14.5%	26th	241st of 277
Unemployment rate	3.5%	3.8%	3.6%	5.2%	24th	115th of 277
Median earnings per worker	$40,338	$51,011	$47,287	$49,666	22nd	183rd of 275
Average commute	21.6 min	22.3 min	22.1 min	26.4 min	21st	154th of 264
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,612	$45,106	$40,873	$44,673	20th	184th of 277
Housing vacancy	3.3%	5.2%	8.1%	10.1%	14th	222nd of 276
Self-employed workers	6.5%	8.7%	9.4%	10%	14th	215th of 277
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.2%	39.4%	37.7%	35.7%	10th	234th of 277
Residents 65 and older	10.3%	11.9%	11.9%	17.2%	9th	218th of 278
Healthcare workers	6.1%	7.9%	8%	9.7%	9th	164th of 277
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.372	0.429	0.427	0.483	7th	158th of 275
Median age	31.3	34	32	38.9	6th	202nd 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

Under 5

22%

5–17

11%

18–24

15%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

31.3

Under 18

29.6%

65 and over

10.3%

Race and ethnicity

White39%
Black3%
Hispanic41%
Asian7%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander5%
Other0.3%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

66.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

25.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

54.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

57%

Spanish

28%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

10%

Other

Households

Households: 13,847
Average household size: 3.7
Family households: 81.6%
Married couples: 56.7%
Living alone: 12.4%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

84120

$94,306

Salt Lake Co.

$97,494

Utah

$95,166

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,612

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

21.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.372

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

84120

$413,600

Salt Lake Co.

$525,700

Utah

$489,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

84120

$1,467

Salt Lake Co.

$1,592

Utah

$1,496

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 14,316
Owner-occupied: 76.3%
Vacant: 3.3%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 6.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.2%
Home value to income: 4.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.4%

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.7%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

36%

20–29

33%

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

Average commute

21.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Construction and repair

14%

Transportation and moving

11%

Production

Sales

Management

Food service

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Education

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.0%

Industries

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

13%

Construction

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Public administration

Information

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Agriculture and mining

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$40,338

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	84120	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,962	$74,888
Service	$27,348	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,133	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,690	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,465	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

36%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
Households with broadband: 94.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 79.4%
No internet access: 3.7%
Without health insurance: 17.3%
Limited-English households: 6.3%

Geography

City (USPS): West Valley City
State: Utah
County: Salt Lake County
Center point: 40.6969° N, 112.0017° W
Land area: 10 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 Valley City100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 84120

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
84128	West Valley City, UT	2.2 mi	32,126	$110,726	$438,300
84184	Salt Lake City, UT · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
84119	West Valley City, UT	2.9 mi	50,070	$71,378	$382,600
84118	Salt Lake City, UT	3.4 mi	42,853	$90,562	$389,700
84129	Salt Lake City, UT	3.6 mi	37,442	$95,844	$434,000
84104	Salt Lake City, UT	3.8 mi	23,420	$61,425	$359,600
84199	Salt Lake City, UT · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
84123	Salt Lake City, UT	5 mi	37,054	$81,271	$464,500
84090	Sandy, UT · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
84091	Sandy, UT · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
84110	Salt Lake City, UT · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
84122	Salt Lake City, UT · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 84120

What city is zip code 84120?

84120 is assigned to West Valley City, Utah. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 84120 in?

84120 is in Salt Lake County, Utah.

What is the population of 84120?

About 50,799 people live in 84120, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 84120 in?

84120 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 84120?

The median household income in 84120 is $94,306.

What zip codes are near 84120?

The closest zip codes to 84120 are 84128, 84184, 84119, 84118, 84129.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 84120, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.