ZIP Code · UT

ZIP 84128

Pop. 32,126·Salt Lake County·24th most expensive ZIP in Utah
Median rent (all units)
$1,981/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$49
Reported rents
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ZIP 84128 · $1,981
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,180
3 BR
$2,910
4 BR+
$3,330
Research median
$2,180/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Utah

Rent in ZIP 84128 changed +2.1% 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 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($110,726) is $2,768 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,180); a 3-bedroom is $2,910.

Rank in West Valley City

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in West Valley City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 84104, 5 miles away, rents for 26% less ($1,460/mo), about $6,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 84128. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$23,772/yr
At $1,981/mo median
Location
StateUT
CountySalt Lake County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84128 (West Valley City, UT) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,126
Median income
$110,726
Median age
30.9
Renters
11.8%
Age distribution
33.5%
22.5%
25.3%
Under 1833.5%
18–3422.5%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.3%
65+8.4%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
49.4%
45.2%
White49.4%
Hispanic45.2%
Asian3.6%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
15.5%
34.1%
33.3%
17.1%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma34.1%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+17.1%
Housing tenure
88.2%
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 84128 in West Valley City, UT has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,411 → $110,726
up 21.1%
Population
32,062 → 32,126
up 0.2%
Renter share
11.7% → 11.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 17.1%
+0.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $110,726 today, compared with $91,411 five years earlier.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 84128 covers West Valley City, UT. The median rent here is $1,981/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($110,726/yr), ZIP 84128 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84128?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,981/mo in ZIP 84128. The local median household income is $110,726/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84128?

Rent in ZIP 84128 has risen 2.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 84128 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84128 is one of the pricier among Utah ZIP codes for rent, ranking #24 of 79 at $1,981/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 84128 changed +2.1%, against a typical +1.3% across the 66 Utah ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 84128 compare to the rest of West Valley City?

At $1,981/mo, ZIP 84128 is $356 above the West Valley City citywide median of $1,625/mo. It is the 3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in West Valley City.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,981/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 84128's median household income ($110,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 84128 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.55%
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