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ZIP 84104

Pop. 23,420·Salt Lake County·56th most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,573/mo
Year-over-Year
-19.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$392
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ZIP 84104 · $1,573
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,120
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,580/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
$18,876/yr
At $1,573/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 19.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-19.7% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84104 (Salt Lake City, UT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 24.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,420
Median income
$61,425
Median age
33.6
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
25.7%
27%
27.5%
Under 1825.7%
18–3427%
35–5427.5%
55–648.7%
65+11.1%
Gender
54.2%
45.8%
Male54.2%
Female45.8%
Race & ethnicity
50.1%
45.9%
White50.1%
Black6.2%
Hispanic45.9%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
20%
31.8%
24%
24.3%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+24.3%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84104 in Salt Lake City, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,401 → $61,425
up 15.0%
Population
24,809 → 23,420
down 5.6%
Renter share
44.2% → 38.2%
-6.0 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 24.3%
+5.6 pts
Median age
31 → 33.6
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $61,425 today, compared with $53,401 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 24,809 residents to roughly 23,420. Renters now make up 38.2% of households, compared with 44.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 24.3% of adults here, versus 18.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84104 covers Salt Lake City, UT. The median rent here is $1,573/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($61,425/yr), ZIP 84104 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 19.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 84104?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84104 (Salt Lake City, UT) is $1,573. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84104 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84104's median rent of $1,573/mo is $392 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84104 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84104 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Utah, ranking #56 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,573/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84104?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,573/mo in ZIP 84104. The local median household income is $61,425/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84104?

Rent in ZIP 84104 has decreased 19.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 84104 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84104 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,573/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($61,425/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84104 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 84104 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 84104 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 84104 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 84104 compare to the rest of Salt Lake City?

ZIP 84104 is more affordable than Salt Lake City overall. At $1,573/mo, it's $56 below the Salt Lake City citywide median of $1,629/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 84104 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84104 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,573/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 84104's median household income ($61,425/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84104 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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