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Household size in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.73 | 3.13 | 3.21 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 3.17 | 3.28 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 3.14 | 3.25 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.95 | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.17 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 84121 run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 84121 has smaller households than at least four in five Utah ZIP codes.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 30.9 | 29.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 32.1 | 30.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.7 | 33.3 | 32.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 34.8 | 33.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +3.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 84121 skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.6, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only six of the 106 Utah ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 84121: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 84121 has a lower share of single-parent households than most Utah ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 84121
Renters in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 31.1% | 28.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 32.9% | 30.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 32.2% | 29.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 33.0% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 84121 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (39.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 8.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.0% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 84121: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Salt Lake City area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1983 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1987 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 84121 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Salt Lake City area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1987. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,077 | $1,067 | $971 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,029 | $1,131 | $1,064 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,441 | $1,296 | $1,222 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,015 | $1,796 | $1,701 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$938 | +$729 | +$729 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 84121 costs $2,015 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $938 a month from 2006–10, an 87% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.3% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 84121
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3% | 28.8% | 29.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.4% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.9% | 34.3% | 34.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.4% | 37.9% | 38.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +9.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 84121: 53.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.1 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 89.0% | 91.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.3% | 89.5% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 90.9% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 91.7% | 93.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 84121: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.7 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 84121
| Period | ZIP 84121 | Salt Lake City area | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 84121 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 84121 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 84121 | 2.53 | 42.6 | 6.5% | 23.9% | 7.4% | 1979 | $2,015 | 53.4% | 97.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 84093 | 2.97 | 40.8 | 5.7% | 10.8% | 4.8% | 1981 | $2,062 | 53.3% | 97.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 84117 | 2.37 | 43.8 | 7.1% | 33.6% | 6.9% | 1975 | $1,733 | 54.4% | 97.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 84047 | 2.37 | 34.6 | 12.2% | 55.5% | 9.2% | 1979 | $1,579 | 36.2% | 91.3% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 84124 | 2.73 | 38.9 | 6.4% | 22.4% | 7.3% | 1968 | $1,614 | 59.7% | 98.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 84107 | 2.30 | 35.4 | 10.6% | 54.7% | 7.9% | 1985 | $1,534 | 38.7% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 84094 | 2.86 | 36.7 | 9.3% | 24.9% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,964 | 39.4% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 84070 | 2.66 | 33.2 | 12.5% | 43.3% | 7.1% | 1989 | $1,892 | 34.9% | 94.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 84092 | 2.95 | 43.6 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 1987 | $2,332 | 54.3% | 98.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 84109 | 2.87 | 36.9 | 5.1% | 20.1% | 9.9% | 1962 | $1,807 | 68.1% | 98.8% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 84123 | 2.72 | 36.8 | 9.6% | 37.8% | 7.1% | 1983 | $1,664 | 27.8% | 89.8% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 84121. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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