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ZIP 84070

Part of Sandy, UT
Pop. 30,472·Salt Lake County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,594/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$371
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ZIP 84070 · $1,594
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,830/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,128/yr
At $1,594/mo median
Location
CitySandy
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84070 (Sandy, UT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,472
Median income
$78,991
Median age
32.3
Renters
43.3%
Age distribution
28.7%
25.3%
25.8%
Under 1828.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5425.8%
55–648.2%
65+11.9%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
70.3%
22.7%
White70.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic22.7%
Asian3.6%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
24.7%
34.1%
35.6%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
56.7%
43.3%
Owner56.7%
Renter43.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84070 in Sandy, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,316 → $1,594
up 21.1%
Income
$73,670 → $78,991
up 7.2%
Population
30,091 → 30,472
up 1.3%
Renter share
39.4% → 43.3%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 35.6%
-0.6 pts
Median age
31.5 → 32.3
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 84070 in Sandy, UT has shifted from $1,316 to $1,594, up 21.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $78,991 today, compared with $73,670 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 84070 in Sandy, UT adding about 381 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 39.4% to 43.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84070 covers Sandy, UT. The median rent here is $1,594/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($78,991/yr), ZIP 84070 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 84070?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84070 (Sandy, UT) is $1,594. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84070 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84070's median rent of $1,594/mo is $371 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84070 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84070 falls in the middle range for Utah, ranking #52 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,594/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84070?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,594/mo in ZIP 84070. The local median household income is $78,991/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84070?

Rent in ZIP 84070 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 84070 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84070 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,594/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($78,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84070 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 84070 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.3% of ZIP 84070 households are renters, while 56.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 84070 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 84070 compare to the rest of Sandy?

ZIP 84070 is more affordable than Sandy overall. At $1,594/mo, it's $87 below the Sandy citywide median of $1,681/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 84070 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84070 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,594/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 84070's median household income ($78,991/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84070 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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