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Santaquin, UT
City in Utah County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84655.
Population
16,436
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,558
ZIP codes
1
Santaquin and its ZIP codes
Santaquin at a glance
- Santaquin is about 38 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $99,837, 5% above the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $465,100 (5% below Utah) and median rent is $1,397 a month.
Local data for Santaquin, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Santaquin, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,837
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$465,100
Median rent
$1,397/mo
Homeownership
90.4%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
28.1
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,702), German Americans (1,371), Irish Americans (716).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Utah County. PPP loans are for Santaquin.
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
Santaquin, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Santaquin, 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
90° / 20°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Santaquin, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
7.1%
U.S. 12.1% -5.0 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Santaquin
1 in or overlapping Santaquin. Population shown
Cities near Santaquin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West MountainCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 10.6 |
| Spring LakeCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| GenolaTown | 3.7 mi | 13.8 |
| PaysonCity | 4.4 mi | 13.2 |
| Rocky RidgeTown | 4.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Elk RidgeCity | 5.9 mi | 2.9 |
| GoshenTown | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Woodland HillsCity | 7.2 mi | 2.6 |
| SalemCity | 7.9 mi | 12.1 |
| BenjaminCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 8.5 |
| ElbertaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MonaCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake ShoreCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| PalmyraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| Spanish ForkCity | 12 mi | 17.8 |
| MapletonCity | 14 mi | 13.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Santaquin, UT in?
- Santaquin is in Utah County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Santaquin, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Santaquin include 84655.
- What is the population of Santaquin, UT?
- About 16,436 people live in Santaquin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Santaquin?
- Nearby places include West Mountain (2.8 mi), Spring Lake (2.9 mi), Genola (3.7 mi), Payson (4.4 mi), Rocky Ridge (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023