84653 ZIP Code — Salem, UT
Utah County, Utah
ZIP code 84653 is located in Salem, Utah, within Utah County. It covers approximately 16.05 square miles and serves a population of 10,950 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 801.
About ZIP code 84653
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $490,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($103,211) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
10,950
population
16.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
84653 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 84653
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 84653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salem | Acceptable |
| Salem | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
84660 Spanish Fork (2.3 mi)
84655 Santaquin (3.4 mi)
84651 Payson (3.6 mi)
84664 Mapleton (6.9 mi)
84606 Provo (13.2 mi)
84601 Provo (14.4 mi)
84602 Provo (15.4 mi)
84645 Mona (15.9 mi)
84663 Springville (15.9 mi)
84097 Orem (18.8 mi)
84058 Orem (18.8 mi)
84059 Vineyard (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 10,950 |
| Population density | 682 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 49 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 16.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0262 |
| Longitude | -111.6442 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| Area code | 801 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 15.8% | 29.9% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 34.7% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
Demographics & statistics
10,950
Population
682
People per sq mi
28.7
Median age
$103,211
Median household income
$37,407
Per capita income
$490,100
Median home value
$1,441
Median monthly rent
91.6%
Home ownership
4.6%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
2,737
Housing units
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
495
Under 5
507
590
5–9
603
518
10–14
529
597
15–19
611
287
20–24
294
661
25–34
676
666
35–44
680
532
45–54
544
281
55–59
288
241
60–64
246
393
65–74
402
135
75–84
139
17
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,022 | 36.7% |
| 18 and over | 6,928 | 63.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,104 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 28.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.8%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,912 | 86.8% |
| Two or more races | 841 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 465 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 39 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 15.8% | 29.9% | 31.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 39.1% | 34.7% | 34.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.6% | 28.4% | 27.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
1.4%
$25k–$35k
1.7%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
11.1%
$75k–$100k
20.9%
$100k–$150k
26.0%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
16.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 1.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 1.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 26.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 16.4% |
| Median income | $103,211 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
12.2%
$300k–$500k
38.1%
$500k–$1M
42.8%
$1M+
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $490,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,441 |
| Owner occupied | 91.6% |
| Renter occupied | 8.4% |
| Vacant | 1.9% |
| Single-family detached | 91.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 8.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 5.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 21.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 2.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 42.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% |
| 3 or more | 47.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.5% |
| Electricity | 8.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,427 | 82.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 50 | 1.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 164 | 5.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 286 | 9.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,514 | 51.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 731 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 3.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.0% | 24.9% |
| Married | 72.4% | 65.8% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
19.4%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
29.0%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 282 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 174 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,753 | 43.6% |
| High school | 1,130 | 28.1% |
| College / grad school | 682 | 17.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Professional & management
16.0%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Construction
11.0%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Public administration
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Other services
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.6% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.8% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 15.1% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.6%
Under 18 years
5.8%
18 and over
3.9%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
34.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.7% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 28.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 6.5% |
| Binge drinking | 8.9% |
| No physical activity | 12.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.9% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.8% |
| Visited dentist | 76.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 7.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 219 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 25.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.6% |
| Public insurance | 15.6% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,948 | 90.8% |
| Spanish | 19 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,775 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,720 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 8,558 | 78.2% |
| Foreign born | 55 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 175 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 132 | 75.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,273 | 29.9% |
| Arab | 846 | 7.7% |
| Dutch | 613 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 430 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 173 | 1.6% |
| English | 107 | 1% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.7% |
| Internet access | 99.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 84653
What city is ZIP code 84653 in?
ZIP code 84653 is primarily assigned to Salem, Utah.
What county is ZIP code 84653 in?
ZIP code 84653 falls within Utah County, Utah.
Is ZIP code 84653 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 84653 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 84653 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 84653 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 84653?
The median home value in ZIP code 84653 is $490,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 84653?
The median household income in ZIP code 84653 is $103,211, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 84653 in?
ZIP code 84653 observes the MST timezone.