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Tooele, UT
City in Tooele County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84074.
Population
38,405
Land area
24.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,593
ZIP codes
1
Tooele and its ZIP codes
Tooele at a glance
- Tooele is about 39 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 25th among 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- The median household income is $96,221, close to the Utah median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $381,400 (22% below Utah) and median rent is $1,214 a month.
Local data for Tooele, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tooele, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,221
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$381,400
Median rent
$1,214/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,098), German Americans (3,627), Irish Americans (1,985).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tooele County. PPP loans are for Tooele.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,701
20,520 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,494
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $5,012 per person
How people get to work
Tooele, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tooele, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
877
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 21°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tooele, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Tooele
1 in or overlapping Tooele. Population shown
Cities near Tooele
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErdaCity | 6.2 mi | 40.1 |
| Stansbury ParkCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.7 |
| StocktonTown | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| Lake PointCity | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| CoppertonMetro Township | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OphirCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| GrantsvilleCity | 12 mi | 39.9 |
| Rush ValleyTown | 13 mi | 18.1 |
| MagnaMetro Township | 15 mi | 19.9 |
| HerrimanCity | 16 mi | 23.2 |
| South JordanCity | 17 mi | 25.8 |
| Cedar FortTown | 17 mi | 21.3 |
| West JordanCity | 17 mi | 32.6 |
| West Valley CityCity | 18 mi | 35.8 |
| KearnsMetro Township | 18 mi | 4.6 |
| RivertonCity | 18 mi | 12.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tooele, UT in?
- Tooele is in Tooele County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Tooele, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tooele include 84074.
- What is the population of Tooele, UT?
- About 38,405 people live in Tooele, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tooele?
- Nearby places include Erda (6.2 mi), Stansbury Park (6.6 mi), Stockton (6.8 mi), Lake Point (11 mi), Copperton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023