ZIP 84118 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in West Valley City city, UT (84118)

Median Income

$87,457

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+3,181

Wealth inflow

Population

41,969

Unemployment

5.7%

2.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,181 for ZIP 84118 (West Valley 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

5.7%+54% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-44% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.4%-54% vs US avg

483

Establishments

7,731

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction11.7%
Manufacturing17.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade10.7%
Transportation, utilities8.9%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management10.7%
Education, health care, social15.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.4%
Other services4.8%
Public administration2.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 84118 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 41.0%, median income rose 2.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.0%.

Median Income

$87,457

+16% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate