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Sandy, UT
City in Salt Lake County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84070, 84092, 84093, 84094.
Population
94,291
Land area
24.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,887
ZIP codes
4
Sandy and its ZIP codes
Sandy at a glance
- Sandy is about 95 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 7th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $112,176, 18% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $614,100 (25% above Utah) and median rent is $1,777 a month.
Local data for Sandy, UT
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools32
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks22
- Post Offices4
- Parks36
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants285
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment13
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places52
Housing and community stats
Sandy, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,176
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$614,100
Median rent
$1,777/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
46.0%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,625), Irish Americans (6,569), Mexican Americans (4,674).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Salt Lake County. PPP loans are for Sandy.
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
$8.85B
FY 2026, $7,470 per person
PPP loans
$240M
2,172 loans, 27,508 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sandy, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.8%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home22.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandy, 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° / 23°F
24.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone52 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandy, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
7.4%
U.S. 12.8% -5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Sandy
4 in or overlapping Sandy. Population shown
Cities near Sandy
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White CityMetro Township | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Cottonwood HeightsCity | 2.5 mi | 9.2 |
| GraniteCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| MidvaleCity | 4.6 mi | 5.9 |
| DraperCity | 5.6 mi | 28.3 |
| HolladayCity | 5.8 mi | 8.5 |
| MurrayCity | 6.3 mi | 12.3 |
| RivertonCity | 7.9 mi | 12.6 |
| AlpineCity | 8 mi | 7.9 |
| MillcreekCity | 8.1 mi | 12.9 |
| TaylorsvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 10.8 |
| South JordanCity | 8.7 mi | 25.8 |
| West JordanCity | 8.9 mi | 32.6 |
| BluffdaleCity | 9.3 mi | 11.1 |
| South Salt LakeCity | 9.9 mi | 6.9 |
| HighlandCity | 10 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandy, UT in?
- Sandy is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Sandy, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sandy include 84070, 84092, 84093, 84094.
- What is the population of Sandy, UT?
- About 94,291 people live in Sandy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandy?
- Nearby places include White City (1.9 mi), Cottonwood Heights (2.5 mi), Granite (2.5 mi), Midvale (4.6 mi), Draper (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023