ZIP Code 84606: Population, Income, Housing

State: UT

Total population: 35,690 Household income: $52,811 Rent: $1,188

Overview

Total population

35,690

Rent

$1,188

Year built

1982

Household income

$52,811

Per capita income

$21,787

Poverty rate

34.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

3.0 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

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.

Demographics

State

Utah

County

Utah County

City

Provo

Total population

35,690

Adults over 25

12,009

Total households

10,783

Household size

3.0 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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$52,811

Per capita income

$21,787

Poverty rate

34.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

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).

Housing

Rent

$1,188

Year built

1982

Households that rent

78.2%

Households that own

21.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.6

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).

Race

White

77.3%

Black

1.3%

Asian

1.7%

Two or more races

13%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.5%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

17,560 (84.1%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

3,329 (15.9%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

27.6%

High school graduate or GED

15.3%

Some college or associate degree

10.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

46.9%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 84606 with: Utah County, UT Provo, UT Provo metro area, UT Utah United States

ZIP 84606

Total population35,690

Rent$1,188

Year built1982

Household income$52,811

Per capita income$21,787

Poverty rate34.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Utah County, UT

Total population705,400

Rent$1,541

Year built2001

Household income$100,671

Per capita income$37,082

Poverty rate8.7%

Unemployment rate3%

Provo, UT

Total population114,766

Rent$1,193

Year built1983

Household income$64,171

Per capita income$27,822

Poverty rate23%

Unemployment rate2.6%

Provo Metro Area, UT

Total population717,986

Rent$1,534

Year built2001

Household income$100,704

Per capita income$37,028

Poverty rate8.7%

Unemployment rate3.3%

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	ZIP84606	CountyUtah, UT	CityProvo, UT	Metro AreaProvo metro area, UT	StateUtah	CountryUnited States
Total population	35,690	705,400	114,766	717,986	3,392,331	334,922,499
Rent	$1,188	$1,541	$1,193	$1,534	$1,496	$1,413
Year built	1982	2001	1983	2001	1992	1980
Household income	$52,811	$100,671	$64,171	$100,704	$95,166	$80,734
Per capita income	$21,787	$37,082	$27,822	$37,028	$40,873	$44,673
Poverty rate	34.3%	8.7%	23%	8.7%	8.5%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3%	2.6%	3.3%	3.2%	4%

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Summary for 84606

Rent & Income

In 84606, the typical monthly rent is $1,188 and the typical household income is $52,811. Rent here is similar to Provo and lower than Utah, and household income is lower than both Provo and Utah. The estimated poverty rate is 34.3%, which is higher than in both Provo and Utah.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (78.2%), making this a heavily renter area. About 47.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 46.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 84606 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 84606 — Poverty

How ZIP 84606 compares in Utah (54 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,188	6 / 54	from lower rent	$932 – $2,201
Household income	$52,811	54 / 54	from higher income	$52,811 – $134,375
Poverty rate	34.3%	54 / 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 84606

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 6th 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 84606 stands 54th 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 54th 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 84606 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,188 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 84606

Annual Household Income: $52,811

💡 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 84606

Estimated Rate: 34.3%

💡 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 84606

In ZIP Code 84606, households that rent: 8,432 (78.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,432	78.2%
Owner-Occupied	2,351	21.8%

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 84606

In ZIP Code 84606, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,029 (47.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,029	47.8%
Other renter households	4,403	52.2%
Total renter households	8,432	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 84606

Less than High School: 3,309 people (27.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,840 people (15.3%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,222 people (10.2%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,638 people (46.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 12,009

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.