Medicare in ZIP Code
84116
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Salt Lake City
36701
Population
40.867238
Latitude
-112.025095
Longitude
Demographic Data
ZIP code 84116 encompasses a growing suburban community in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a total recorded population of 36,701 residents. With a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the national average, a profile consistent with areas experiencing active residential growth and family formation. Children and working-age adults under 45 likely make up the bulk of the population. About 9.1% of residents fall into the 65-and-over age bracket, a modest but notable portion consistent with the area's younger overall age profile. While seniors are not the dominant demographic group, their presence still reflects an ongoing need for Medicare-eligible services. Males comprise 53.5% of the population and females 46.5%, a modest male majority. This slight imbalance may reflect occupational patterns, the presence of correctional or military facilities, or simply statistical variation within the normal range for residential ZIP codes. White non-Hispanic residents form the largest share of the population at 36.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.2% of the total, a visible and meaningful presence in the community. Asian residents comprise 7.6%. Black or African American residents represent 3.5%. This is among the more diverse ZIP codes in Utah, where no single group commands a strong majority. The blend of communities reflects significant cultural and linguistic variety.
Economic Metrics
The median household income of 67,968 dollars places this ZIP code in a solidly middle-income range, near or slightly below the Utah state median. Most households here are working families or dual-earner couples with stable but not expansive financial resources. Cost-conscious decision-making remains a priority, and access to affordable healthcare coverage, including Medicare Advantage and supplemental plans, is a real concern for seniors and pre-retirees in this area. Looking at the income distribution more broadly, a notable 647 households report annual income below $10,000, a level that typically encompasses the very poor, elderly residents on minimal Social Security, and households with limited or no employment income. In the upper-middle range, a solid 1,889 households earn between $100,000 and $125,000 per year, reflecting a healthy middle-income core. At the top of the scale, a meaningful 586 households earn over $200,000 annually, indicating a significant presence of high earners. The middle-income profile here is consistent with a diverse employment base that includes skilled trades, government employment, healthcare support roles, education, and small business ownership. Utah's strong job market has helped sustain this segment of earners across many communities in the state.