ZIP Code 84109

In ZIP code 84109, on Salt Lake City's east side, homes carry a median value of $731,200 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.54%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what many higher-rate metros demand, even though the median household earns $145,034 and per-capita income reaches $66,037. Purchasing power here absorbs both the housing cost and the tax that follows it. Sales tax across the area totals 8.45%, a separate cost residents weigh alongside ownership. High earnings paired with a low rate keep property taxes from straining household finances.