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ZIP 84102

Pop. 18,777·Salt Lake County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,516/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$449
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 84102 · $1,516
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,750
3 BR
$2,340
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,750/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,192/yr
At $1,516/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84102 (Salt Lake City, UT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,777
Median income
$52,199
Median age
29.4
Renters
76%
Age distribution
58.7%
18.2%
Under 184.3%
18–3458.7%
35–5418.2%
55–646.9%
65+11.8%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black2%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian5.5%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
27.2%
57.6%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma10.7%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+57.6%
Housing tenure
24%
76%
Owner24%
Renter76%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84102 in Salt Lake City, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,225 → $1,516
up 23.8%
Income
$46,906 → $52,199
up 11.3%
Population
18,995 → 18,777
down 1.1%
Renter share
77% → 76%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
56.3% → 57.6%
+1.3 pts
Median age
28.9 → 29.4
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 84102 in Salt Lake City, UT has increased by $291 per month, settling near $1,516 after starting the period at $1,225. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $46,906 in 2021 to $52,199 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,995 to 18,777 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 84102 in Salt Lake City, UT market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84102 covers Salt Lake City, UT. The median rent here is $1,516/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($52,199/yr), ZIP 84102 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 84102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84102 (Salt Lake City, UT) is $1,516. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84102's median rent of $1,516/mo is $449 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84102 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84102 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Utah, ranking #62 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,516/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,516/mo in ZIP 84102. The local median household income is $52,199/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84102?

Rent in ZIP 84102 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 84102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84102 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,516/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($52,199/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84102 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 84102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76% of ZIP 84102 households are renters, while 24% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 84102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 84102 compare to the rest of Salt Lake City?

ZIP 84102 is more affordable than Salt Lake City overall. At $1,516/mo, it's $113 below the Salt Lake City citywide median of $1,629/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 84102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,516/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 84102's median household income ($52,199/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84102 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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