84128 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 84128, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

84128 is a zip code in Salt Lake County, Utah, which covers Salt Lake City, with a total population of 32,062 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 84128 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 84128.

The estimated population of people living in 84128 is 32,062, with a median age of 30.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 84128 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,062
+14.83%
+20.65%
2020
27,921
+7.85%
-
2019
25,888
 -3.6% -
2018
26,855
+1.06%
-
2017
26,574
 - -

Population of 84128 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 84128 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
47.7%
53.8%
 -11.34%
Black/African American
1%
1.3%
 -23.08%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
42.4%
35.1%
 +20.80%
Asian
3.7%
2.3%
 +60.87%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2.2%
4.9%
 -55.10%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
2.1%
 0.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 84128 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 84128 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 84128 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 84128 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.6 +2.34% 32.3 +1.57% 28.3 +2.54%
2020 29.9 -5.08% 31.8 +2.25% 27.6 -13.21%
2019 31.5 +1.94% 31.1 +0.97% 31.8 +2.91%
2018 30.9 -0.96% 30.8 -2.84% 30.9 +0.65%
2017 31.2 - 31.7 - 30.7 -

The median age of the 84128 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 84128 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 1,931 +13.13% 2,983 +17.35% 2,163 3,244
10 to 19 2,710 +10.01% 2,357 +47.36% 2,966 3,628
20 to 29 1,361 +46.76% 1,377 +20.73% 2,061 1,632
30 to 39 2,648 4.2% 2,570 +9.11% 2,636 2,764
40 to 49 1,624 +38.91% 1,546 +17.29% 2,344 1,820
50 to 59 1,271 +30.61% 1,372 +13.26% 1,684 1,501
60 to 69 802 +31.08% 1,009 +19.75% 1,046 1,201
70+ 441 +54.95% 572 +12.72% 733 639

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 84128 zip code is $91,411.00.

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 84128.

  • Under 25
    $53,456.00
  • 25 to 44
    $92,932.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,462.00
  • 65 and over
    $63,846.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 84128 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 84128, 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 84128 is currently $100,195.00.

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.

4.83% of households in 84128 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 84128 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.45%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.79%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    22.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    29.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 84128 is $26,804.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 84128 by the total population of 84128.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 84128 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 84128 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
    3.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.03%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.77%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.17%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 84128 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 84128 zip over the age of 16 is 22,694.

Of those people, a total of 73.50% 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 84128 is 70.40%.

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 84128 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,633 44.10% 29.80%
20 to 24 years 1,901 88.10% 8.20%
25 to 29 years 1,792 79.50% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 2,506 87.40% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 4,866 83.40% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 3,636 92.00% 1.40%
55 to 59 years 1,741 75.40% 0.50%
60 to 64 years 1,453 71.00% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 1,334 29.80% 4.80%
75 years and over 832 11.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 84128. 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 13,224 76.00% 2.60%
Black or African American 281 75.40% 8.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 225 73.80% 0.00%
Asian 950 75.80% 1.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 533 60.60% 9.60%
Other 5,610 67.70% 8.50%
Two or more races 1,871 76.20% 4.30%
Hispanic or Latino 8,502 69.70% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,767 76.30% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 84128 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 84128 is 15,984, with median earnings of $42,542.00.

Women in 84128 are earning approximately 72.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,984 $42,542.00
Male 9,048 $49,430.00
Female 6,936 $35,873.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 84128 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 1,351 $67,337.00
Business and Financial 774 $53,164.00
Computer and Mathematical 462 $81,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 160 $65,313.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 81 $42,596.00
Legal 95 $51,474.00
Educational and Library 559 $21,741.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 218 $35,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 388 $53,700.00
Healthcare Support 208 $30,900.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 125 $31,326.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 728 $34,300.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 637 $31,596.00
Personal Care and Service 374 $25,625.00
Sales 1,277 $41,074.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,379 $34,583.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,837 $49,672.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 735 $57,375.00
Production 1,574 $37,377.00
Transportation and Material Moving 963 $53,446.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 84128 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 84128.

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 791 $72,355.00 560 $51,373.00
Business and Financial 305 $55,744.00 469 $53,013.00
Computer and Mathematical 382 $84,808.00 80 $63,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 139 $57,159.00 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 25 $0.00 56 $32,500.00
Legal 13 $0.00 82 $51,231.00
Educational and Library 113 $6,977.00 446 $27,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $43,000.00 104 $14,861.00
Healthcare Practitioners 112 $71,690.00 276 $37,604.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 199 $30,703.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 92 $31,970.00 33 $13,229.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $30,313.00 670 $38,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 357 $31,143.00 280 $57,730.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $21,583.00 303 $26,484.00
Sales 640 $51,403.00 637 $27,835.00
Office and Administrative Support 658 $38,636.00 1,721 $32,367.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 34 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,837 $49,672.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 704 $54,722.00 31 $0.00
Production 990 $40,000.00 584 $36,972.00
Transportation and Material Moving 895 $53,763.00 68 $36,603.00

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 8,429 households in 84128, with an average household size of 3.8 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 7,130 families living in the 84128 zip code with an average family size of 3.91 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 84128:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,591 635 904 1,299
Average Household Size 4.2 4.32 4.5 1.36
Total Families 5,591 635 904 0
Average Household Size 3.9 3.58 4.21 0

Poverty

Of the 7,130 families living in 84128, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 84128:

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 8,498 housing units in 84128.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,429 99.19%
Vacant 69 0.81%

11.21% of the total 8,498 housing units in 84128 are rental units. This is approximately 953 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,441 are occupied by the owner - or 87.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 84128 is $1,602.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 84128 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
    35
  • Less than $500
    7
  • $500 to $999
    25
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    345
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    487
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    89
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 84128 is $282,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 84128 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    383
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    184
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    486
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,338
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,840
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    151
  • $1,000,000 or more
    49

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 84128. The chart below shows the number of properties in 84128 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    66
  • 1940 to 1949
    40
  • 1950 to 1959
    174
  • 1960 to 1969
    335
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,840
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,397
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,842
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,426
  • 2010 to 2013
    378
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 84128 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    99
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,028
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,137
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,165

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 84128 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 84128 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 84128.

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
    128
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    788
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,840
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,006
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,749
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,341
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,588
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    269
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    365
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    921
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    416
  • 90 or more minutes
    144

Summary

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