ZIP Code 84116: Population, Income, Housing

State: UT
Total population: 38,625 Household income: $66,751 Rent: $1,338

Overview

Total population
38,625
Rent
$1,338
Year built
1978
Household income
$66,751
Per capita income
$30,531
Poverty rate
13.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.7 persons
Rent over 30% of income
52.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Utah
County
Salt Lake County
Total population
38,625
Adults over 25
24,319
Total households
14,095
Household size
2.7 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$66,751
Per capita income
$30,531
Poverty rate
13.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
52.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,338
Year built
1978
Households that rent
49.1%
Households that own
50.9%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
42.2%
Black
3%
Asian
6.9%
Two or more races
18%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
43.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
56.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
17,169 (87.1%)
Commute time to work
20 mins
Work from home
2,545 (12.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
34.3%
High school graduate or GED
30.2%
Some college or associate degree
10.5%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
25%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 84116 with: Salt Lake County, UT Salt Lake City metro area, UT Utah United States

ZIP 84116

Total population38,625
Rent$1,338
Year built1978
Household income$66,751
Per capita income$30,531
Poverty rate13.1%
Unemployment rateN/A

Salt Lake County, UT

Total population1,196,523
Rent$1,592
Year built1986
Household income$97,494
Per capita income$45,106
Poverty rate8.1%
Unemployment rate3%

Salt Lake City Metro Area, UT

Total population1,275,870
Rent$1,583
Year built1987
Household income$98,083
Per capita income$44,702
Poverty rate8%
Unemployment rate3.2%

Utah State

Total population3,392,331
Rent$1,496
Year built1992
Household income$95,166
Per capita income$40,873
Poverty rate8.5%
Unemployment rate3.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP84116 CountySalt Lake, UTMetro AreaSalt Lake City metro area, UTStateUtahCountryUnited States
Total population38,6251,196,5231,275,8703,392,331334,922,499
Rent$1,338$1,592$1,583$1,496$1,413
Year built19781986198719921980
Household income$66,751$97,494$98,083$95,166$80,734
Per capita income$30,531$45,106$44,702$40,873$44,673
Poverty rate13.1%8.1%8%8.5%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3%3.2%3.2%4%

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Summary for 84116

Rent & Income

In 84116, the typical monthly rent is $1,338 and the typical household income is $66,751. Rent here is lower than Utah, and household income is lower than Utah. The estimated poverty rate is 13.1%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49.1% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 52.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 25% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 84116 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 84116 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 84116 compares in Utah (54 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,338 12 / 54 from lower rent $932 – $2,201
Household income $66,751 53 / 54 from higher income $52,811 – $134,375
Poverty rate 13.1% 45 / 54 from lower poverty 2.8% – 34.3%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Utah with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 84116

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 12th out of 54 ZIP Codes in Utah. Across Utah, figures vary from $932 in ZIP 84078 up to $2,201 in ZIP 84045.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 84116 stands 53rd out of 54 ZIP Codes. Throughout Utah, numbers span from $52,811 in ZIP 84606 up to $134,375 in ZIP 84037.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 45th out of 54 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.8% in ZIP 84065 up to 34.3% in ZIP 84606.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 84116 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,338 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 84116

Annual Household Income: $66,751

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 84116

Estimated Rate: 13.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 84116

In ZIP Code 84116, households that rent: 6,919 (49.1%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 6,919 49.1%
Owner-Occupied 7,176 50.9%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 84116

In ZIP Code 84116, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,617 (52.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,617 52.3%
Other renter households 3,302 47.7%
Total renter households 6,919 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 84116

Less than High School: 8,341 people (34.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,347 people (30.2%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,561 people (10.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,070 people (25%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,319

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.