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Riverton, UT
City in Salt Lake County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84065.
Population
45,457
Land area
12.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,606
ZIP codes
1
Riverton and its ZIP codes
Riverton at a glance
- Riverton is about 88 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 20th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $126,910, 33% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $592,700 (21% above Utah) and median rent is $2,137 a month.
Local data for Riverton, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Riverton, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,910
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$592,700
Median rent
$2,137/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
34.4
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,573), Mexican Americans (2,536), Irish Americans (2,415).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Salt Lake County. PPP loans are for Riverton.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 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
Riverton, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.1%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home23.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Riverton, 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
94° / 25°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Riverton, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
7.2%
U.S. 12.1% -4.9 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Riverton
1 in or overlapping Riverton. Population shown
Cities near Riverton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South JordanCity | 2.9 mi | 25.8 |
| HerrimanCity | 3.6 mi | 23.2 |
| BluffdaleCity | 4.4 mi | 11.1 |
| DraperCity | 4.9 mi | 28.3 |
| White CityMetro Township | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| West JordanCity | 6.1 mi | 32.6 |
| MidvaleCity | 7.3 mi | 5.9 |
| CoppertonMetro Township | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SandyCity | 7.9 mi | 24.3 |
| LehiCity | 8.1 mi | 30.3 |
| TaylorsvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 10.8 |
| KearnsMetro Township | 9.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Cottonwood HeightsCity | 9.9 mi | 9.2 |
| GraniteCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| MurrayCity | 10 mi | 12.3 |
| AlpineCity | 11 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Riverton, UT in?
- Riverton is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Riverton, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Riverton include 84065.
- What is the population of Riverton, UT?
- About 45,457 people live in Riverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Riverton?
- Nearby places include South Jordan (2.9 mi), Herriman (3.6 mi), Bluffdale (4.4 mi), Draper (4.9 mi), White City (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023