ZIP Code · UT

ZIP 84120

Pop. 50,799·Salt Lake County·27th most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,889/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$43
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 84120 · $1,889
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Medians by bedroom

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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,610
Research median
$1,710/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 84120 is 2.8% below its high of $1,944 in November 2024, at $1,889 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Utah

Rent in ZIP 84120 changed +0.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 66 Utah ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,306) is $2,358 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,280); a 4-bedroom is $2,610.

Rank in West Valley City

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in West Valley City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 84119, 3 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,492/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 84120. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$22,668/yr
At $1,889/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84120 (West Valley City, UT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,799
Median income
$94,306
Median age
31.3
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
29.6%
26.1%
24.6%
Under 1829.6%
18–3426.1%
35–5424.6%
55–649.4%
65+10.3%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
45.4%
41.4%
White45.4%
Black2.6%
Hispanic41.4%
Asian6.9%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
19.6%
35.7%
29.5%
15.2%
No HS diploma19.6%
HS diploma35.7%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 84120 in West Valley City, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,827 → $1,889
up 3.4%
Income
$76,725 → $94,306
up 22.9%
Population
52,362 → 50,799
down 3.0%
Renter share
27.6% → 23.7%
-3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 15.2%
+0.3 pts
Median age
30.3 → 31.3
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 84120 in West Valley City, UT has shifted from $1,827 to $1,889, up 3.4% since 2023. Census figures show median household income at $94,306 today, compared with $76,725 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 84120 in West Valley City, UT losing about 1,563 residents over the five-year window, down 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 27.6% to 23.7%, 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 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 84120 covers West Valley City, UT. The median rent here is $1,889/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($94,306/yr), ZIP 84120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,889/mo in ZIP 84120. The local median household income is $94,306/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84120?

Rent in ZIP 84120 has risen 0.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 2.8% below its high of $1,944 in November 2024.

How does ZIP 84120 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84120 is one of the pricier among Utah ZIP codes for rent, ranking #27 of 79 at $1,889/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 84120 changed +0.6%, against a typical +1.3% across the 66 Utah ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 84120 compare to the rest of West Valley City?

At $1,889/mo, ZIP 84120 is $264 above the West Valley City citywide median of $1,625/mo. It is the 2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in West Valley City.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,889/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 84120's median household income ($94,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84120 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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