84115 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 84115, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

84115 is a zip code in Salt Lake County, Utah, which covers Salt Lake City, with a total population of 27,997 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 84115 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 84115.

The estimated population of people living in 84115 is 27,997, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 84115 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,997
+1.34%
+4.34%
2020
27,627
+1.48%
-
2019
27,224
+0.99%
-
2018
26,957
+0.47%
-
2017
26,832
 - -

Population of 84115 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 84115 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
51.6%
55.7%
 -7.36%
Black/African American
6.4%
6.9%
 -7.25%
Native
1.5%
1.9%
 -21.05%
Hispanic
26.7%
21.4%
 +24.77%
Asian
9.4%
9.6%
 -2.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
1.9%
 -78.95%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
2.7%
 +37.04%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 84115 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 84115 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 84115 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 84115 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 +2.74% 33.6 +3.7% 33.9 +0.89%
2020 32.9 -0.6% 32.4 +0.62% 33.6 -1.18%
2019 33.1 +2.8% 32.2 -0.62% 34 +6.25%
2018 32.2 +1.9% 32.4 +2.53% 32 +0.95%
2017 31.6 - 31.6 - 31.7 -

The median age of the 84115 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 84115 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,653 -25.68% 2,390 -27.37% 1,242 1,796
10 to 19 1,706 +21.95% 1,389 +29.17% 2,061 1,747
20 to 29 2,558 +14.92% 2,963 -12.72% 2,935 2,587
30 to 39 2,574 -14.28% 2,494 -21.38% 2,218 1,982
40 to 49 1,266 +66.14% 1,559 +22.29% 2,228 1,931
50 to 59 1,441 +7.26% 1,268 -7.23% 1,542 1,178
60 to 69 961 +21.93% 952 +53.07% 1,178 1,550
70+ 553 +51.62% 1,105 -13.95% 866 956

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 84115 zip code is $47,943.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 84115.

  • Under 25
    $43,214.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,287.00
  • 45 to 64
    $45,896.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,958.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 84115 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 84115, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 84115 is currently $66,197.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.56% of households in 84115 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 84115 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 84115 is $28,645.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 84115 by the total population of 84115.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 84115 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 84115 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.40%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 84115 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 84115 zip over the age of 16 is 22,395.

Of those people, a total of 71.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 84115 is 68.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 84115 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,244 31.40% 16.40%
20 to 24 years 2,292 82.20% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 3,230 86.10% 2.10%
30 to 34 years 2,080 91.20% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 4,539 85.00% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 3,057 81.40% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 1,403 80.50% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 1,562 61.70% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 1,764 37.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,224 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 84115. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 15,859 73.00% 3.40%
Black or African American 1,441 67.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 589 54.50% 13.40%
Asian 1,764 57.40% 8.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 108 73.10% 0.00%
Other 1,600 82.50% 1.10%
Two or more races 1,034 80.50% 15.50%
Hispanic or Latino 5,120 74.40% 4.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,070 73.10% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 84115 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 84115 is 15,425, with median earnings of $35,825.00.

Women in 84115 are earning approximately 90.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,425 $35,825.00
Male 8,468 $37,562.00
Female 6,957 $33,840.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 84115 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,102 $55,833.00
Business and Financial 733 $52,151.00
Computer and Mathematical 670 $78,315.00
Architecture and Engineering 339 $78,173.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 229 $47,415.00
Community and Social Service 345 $44,764.00
Legal 90 $156,389.00
Educational and Library 943 $51,345.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 248 $66,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 589 $39,877.00
Healthcare Support 464 $29,612.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 108 $82,632.00
Law Enforcement 74 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,083 $16,811.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,122 $23,222.00
Personal Care and Service 359 $19,890.00
Sales 1,548 $22,753.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,868 $34,745.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,066 $38,542.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 472 $44,180.00
Production 844 $26,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 469 $27,760.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 84115 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 84115.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 485 $48,050.00 617 $65,317.00
Business and Financial 442 $54,025.00 291 $41,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 514 $78,886.00 156 $75,556.00
Architecture and Engineering 241 $78,622.00 98 $66,579.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 101 $78,068.00 128 $47,273.00
Community and Social Service 50 $46,912.00 295 $43,885.00
Legal 64 $160,076.00 26 $66,250.00
Educational and Library 349 $26,058.00 594 $53,138.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 156 $73,654.00 92 $44,310.00
Healthcare Practitioners 190 $50,682.00 399 $39,638.00
Healthcare Support 179 $28,272.00 285 $30,725.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $83,070.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 74 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 485 $15,765.00 598 $18,974.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 724 $22,901.00 398 $24,244.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00 342 $20,500.00
Sales 856 $32,544.00 692 $17,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 510 $29,194.00 1,358 $37,955.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 997 $36,750.00 69 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 472 $44,180.00 0 $0.00
Production 539 $29,798.00 305 $24,017.00
Transportation and Material Moving 413 $27,156.00 56 $35,909.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 11,684 households in 84115, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,569 families living in the 84115 zip code with an average family size of 3.34 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 84115:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,416 884 1,269 6,115
Average Household Size 3.46 3.48 3.58 1.36
Total Families 3,416 884 1,269 0
Average Household Size 3.33 3.28 3.41 0

Poverty

Of the 5,569 families living in 84115, 14.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 84115:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,597 housing units in 84115.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,684 92.75%
Vacant 913 7.25%

55.51% of the total 12,597 housing units in 84115 are rental units. This is approximately 6,992 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,407 are occupied by the owner - or 34.98% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 84115 is $999.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 84115 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    285
  • Less than $500
    778
  • $500 to $999
    2,730
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,544
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    687
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    206
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    47
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 84115 is $290,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 84115 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    31
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    146
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    596
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,593
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,706
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    268
  • $1,000,000 or more
    67

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 84115. The chart below shows the number of properties in 84115 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,634
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,052
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,647
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,039
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,912
  • 1980 to 1989
    945
  • 1990 to 1999
    683
  • 2000 to 2009
    911
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,663
  • 2014 or later
    111

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 84115 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,426
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,232
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,619
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,407

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 84115 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 84115 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 84115.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    434
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,279
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,753
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,140
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,552
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    732
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,703
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    87
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    462
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    483
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    217
  • 90 or more minutes
    171

Summary

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