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Magna, UT
Metro Township in Salt Lake County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84044.
Population
30,031
Land area
19.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,508
ZIP codes
1
Magna and its ZIP codes
Magna at a glance
- Magna is about 37 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- It is the 37th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- Households here earn a median of $90,346 a year, 5% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,200 (23% below Utah) and median rent is $1,625 a month.
Local data for Magna, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Magna, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,346
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$376,200
Median rent
$1,625/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,346), German Americans (2,656), Irish Americans (2,016).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Salt Lake County. PPP loans are for Magna.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,225
808,479 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,434
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.9B
FY 2026, $7,470 per person
How people get to work
Magna, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Magna, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
813
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 25°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Magna, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Magna
1 in or overlapping Magna. Population shown
Cities near Magna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake PointCity | 5 mi | 4.6 |
| Stansbury ParkCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.7 |
| West Valley CityCity | 11 mi | 35.8 |
| ErdaCity | 12 mi | 40.1 |
| KearnsMetro Township | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| Salt Lake CityCity | 14 mi | 110.9 |
| CoppertonMetro Township | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| TaylorsvilleCity | 15 mi | 10.8 |
| West JordanCity | 15 mi | 32.6 |
| TooeleCity | 15 mi | 24.1 |
| South Salt LakeCity | 17 mi | 6.9 |
| North Salt LakeCity | 17 mi | 8.6 |
| GrantsvilleCity | 18 mi | 39.9 |
| South JordanCity | 18 mi | 25.8 |
| Woods CrossCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| MurrayCity | 18 mi | 12.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Magna, UT in?
- Magna is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Magna, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Magna include 84044.
- What is the population of Magna, UT?
- About 30,031 people live in Magna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Magna?
- Nearby places include Lake Point (5 mi), Stansbury Park (9.4 mi), West Valley City (11 mi), Erda (12 mi), Kearns (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023