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ZIP 84120

Pop. 50,799·Salt Lake County·54th most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,585/mo
Year-over-Year
-19.4%
Month-over-Month
-9.8%
vs US Median
-$380
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ZIP 84120 · $1,585
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,020/yr
At $1,585/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 19.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-19.4% YoY, -9.8% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $94,306 today, compared with $76,725 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 84120 covers West Valley City, UT. The median rent here is $1,585/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($94,306/yr), ZIP 84120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 19.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 84120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 84120 (West Valley City, UT) is $1,585. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 84120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 84120's median rent of $1,585/mo is $380 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 84120 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84120 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Utah, ranking #54 out of 79 ZIPs at $1,585/mo.

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 $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,585/mo in ZIP 84120. The local median household income is $94,306/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84120?

Rent in ZIP 84120 has decreased 19.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 84120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 84120 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,585/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($94,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 84120 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 84120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 84120 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 84120 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

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

ZIP 84120 is pricier than West Valley City as a whole. At $1,585/mo, it's $81 above the West Valley City citywide median of $1,504/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 84120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 84120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,585/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 84120's median household income ($94,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84120 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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