ZIP Code · UT

ZIP 84606

Part of Provo, UT

Pop. 35,690·Utah County·64th most expensive ZIP in Utah

Median rent (all units)

$1,518/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$414

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ZIP 84606 · $1,518

More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,210

1 BR

$1,210

2 BR

$1,400

3 BR

$1,950

4 BR+

$2,350

Research median

$1,400/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 84606 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Utah

Rent in ZIP 84606 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 66 Utah ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,811) is $1,320 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,210); a 2-bedroom is $1,400.

Rank in Provo

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Provo.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 84606. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,216/yr

At $1,518/mo median

Location

CityProvo

StateUT

CountyUtah County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 84606 (Provo, UT) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

35,690

Median income

$52,811

Median age

23.1

Renters

78.2%

Age distribution

15.4%

68.7%

Under 1815.4%

18–3468.7%

35–549.3%

55–643.5%

65+3%

Gender

50.9%

49.1%

Male50.9%

Female49.1%

Race & ethnicity

77.3%

17.5%

White77.3%

Black1.3%

Hispanic17.5%

Asian1.7%

Other2.2%

Education (25+)

15.3%

33.3%

46.9%

No HS diploma4.4%

HS diploma15.3%

Some college33.3%

Bachelor's+46.9%

Housing tenure

21.8%

78.2%

Owner21.8%

Renter78.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 84606 in Provo, UT has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,240 → $1,518

up 22.4%

Income

$45,754 → $52,811

up 15.4%

Population

35,960 → 35,690

down 0.8%

Renter share

76.5% → 78.2%

+1.7 pts

Bachelor's+

45.9% → 46.9%

+1.0 pts

The median rent in ZIP 84606 in Provo, UT stood at $1,240 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,518, reflecting a 22.4% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $45,754 to $52,811 across the same window, up 15.4% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 78.2% of households, compared with 76.5% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 84606 in Provo, UT look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 84606 covers Provo, UT. The median rent here is $1,518/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($52,811/yr), ZIP 84606 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 84606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,518/mo in ZIP 84606. The local median household income is $52,811/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 84606?

Rent in ZIP 84606 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2021.

How does ZIP 84606 compare to other ZIPs in Utah?

ZIP 84606 is one of the more affordable among Utah ZIP codes for rent, ranking #64 of 79 at $1,518/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 84606 changed +7.1%, against a typical +1.3% across the 66 Utah ZIP codes Zillow tracks.