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American Fork, UT
City in Utah County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84003.
Population
37,109
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,258
ZIP codes
1
American Fork and its ZIP codes
American Fork at a glance
- American Fork is about 79 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $98,878, 4% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $496,700 and median rent is $1,697 a month.
Local data for American Fork, UT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants132
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
American Fork, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,878
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$496,700
Median rent
$1,697/mo
Homeownership
65.8%
Bachelor's or higher
42.8%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,607), Mexican Americans (2,753), Irish Americans (1,662).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for American Fork.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,559
300,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,651
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.23B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
How people get to work
American Fork, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home18.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
American Fork, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
514
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 24°F
16.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in American Fork, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in American Fork
1 in or overlapping American Fork. Population shown
Cities near American Fork
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant GroveCity | 2.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Cedar HillsCity | 2.9 mi | 2.7 |
| HighlandCity | 4 mi | 8.7 |
| LindonCity | 4.8 mi | 8.4 |
| VineyardTown | 5.1 mi | 4.8 |
| LehiCity | 5.9 mi | 30.3 |
| AlpineCity | 6.3 mi | 7.9 |
| OremCity | 7.3 mi | 18.6 |
| Saratoga SpringsCity | 8 mi | 23.3 |
| BluffdaleCity | 9.2 mi | 11.1 |
| DraperCity | 9.5 mi | 28.3 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Eagle MountainCity | 12 mi | 51 |
| ProvoCity | 12 mi | 41.9 |
| RivertonCity | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| White CityMetro Township | 13 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is American Fork, UT in?
- American Fork is in Utah County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in American Fork, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping American Fork include 84003.
- What is the population of American Fork, UT?
- About 37,109 people live in American Fork, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near American Fork?
- Nearby places include Pleasant Grove (2.6 mi), Cedar Hills (2.9 mi), Highland (4 mi), Lindon (4.8 mi), Vineyard (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023