ZIP 84101 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Salt Lake City city, UT (84101)

Median Income

$70,391

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+631

Wealth inflow

Population

8,329

Unemployment

4.8%

1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 631 for ZIP 84101 (Salt Lake City city, UT) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+28% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-54% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.6%-18% vs US avg

1,262

Establishments

32,789

Employees

~26 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.2%
Construction6.3%
Manufacturing10.1%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Retail trade7.5%
Transportation, utilities4.8%
Information4.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.5%
Professional, scientific, management24.9%
Education, health care, social16.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.7%
Other services3.1%
Public administration3.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 84101 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 60.1%, median income rose 26.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 68.8%.

Median Income

$70,391

-6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate