Salem, UT — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 84660 serves a portion of Salem, Utah, within Utah County. This community is home to approximately 22,956 residents, with a median age of 35.3 years. The median household income of $80,834 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $549,671 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 43% owner-occupied and 57% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Salem is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 65% and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 84660 reflects the economic character of Utah County in Utah.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 22,956 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,196 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $80,834 | ↑ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $549,671 | ↑ 82% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 17.2% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 65% | ↑ 86% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 35.3 yrs | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 12,396 | — |