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Orem, UT
City in Utah County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84057, 84058, 84059, 84097.
Population
97,182
Land area
18.6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,220
ZIP codes
4
Orem and its ZIP codes
Orem at a glance
- Orem is about 127 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $83,342, 12% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $472,300 (3% below Utah) and median rent is $1,438 a month.
Local data for Orem, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Orem, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,342
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$472,300
Median rent
$1,438/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
27.0
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,881), German Americans (8,665), Irish Americans (4,614).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Orem.
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
$2.2B
FY 2026, $3,385 per person
PPP loans
$234M
2,396 loans, 29,561 jobs reported
How people get to work
Orem, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.6%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Orem, 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° / 20°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Orem, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
7.7%
U.S. 12.1% -4.4 pts
Smoking
6.5%
U.S. 12.8% -6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Orem
4 in or overlapping Orem. Population shown
Cities near Orem
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VineyardTown | 2.9 mi | 4.8 |
| LindonCity | 3 mi | 8.4 |
| ProvoCity | 5.1 mi | 41.9 |
| Pleasant GroveCity | 6.2 mi | 9.2 |
| American ForkCity | 7.3 mi | 11.4 |
| Cedar HillsCity | 8.7 mi | 2.7 |
| SundanceCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| SpringvilleCity | 10 mi | 14.5 |
| HighlandCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| AlpineCity | 12 mi | 7.9 |
| Hobble CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 13 mi | 17.8 |
| Saratoga SpringsCity | 13 mi | 23.3 |
| LehiCity | 13 mi | 30.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Orem, UT in?
- Orem is in Utah County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Orem, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Orem include 84057, 84058, 84059, 84097.
- What is the population of Orem, UT?
- About 97,182 people live in Orem, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Orem?
- Nearby places include Vineyard (2.9 mi), Lindon (3 mi), Provo (5.1 mi), Pleasant Grove (6.2 mi), American Fork (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023