Draper
City in Salt Lake County, Utah

Draper is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, with 51,017 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,505 ft (1,373 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bluffdale, 4.4 miles W.
- 51,017residents (2020 Census)
- 4,505 ftelevation · 1,373 m
- 28.3 sq miland area · 73.4 km²
- 1,800 / sq mipopulation density
- 84020ZIP code
About Draper
Draper is a city in Salt Lake and Utah counties in the U.S. state of Utah, about 20 miles (32 km) south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. As of the 2020 census, the population is 51,017, up from 7,143 in 1990.
Draper is part of two metropolitan areas; the Salt Lake County portion is in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, while the Utah County portion is in the Provo-Orem metropolitan area.
The Utah State Prison was located in Draper from 1951 to 2022, near Point of the Mountain, alongside Interstate 15. State politicians voted to condemn the facility, and prisoners were moved to the Utah State Correctional Facility.
The city is home of 1-800 Contacts and a large eBay campus.
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Living in Draper
- Median household income
- $128,910
- Median home value
- $784,800
- Median rent
- $1,894/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Draper had 51,017 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 51,017 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,800 per sq mi (695 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Draper at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 51,017 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.35 sq mi (73.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,505 ft (1,373 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4972° N, 111.8646° W |
| ZIP code | 84020 |
| Official website | draperutah.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4920120 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Draper
- Bluffdale4.4 mi W
- White City4.9 mi N
- Sandy5.2 mi N
- Riverton5.4 mi W
- Alpine5.4 mi SE
- Lehi5.5 mi S
- Highland6.0 mi SE
- Granite6.7 mi NE
- South Jordan7.8 mi NW
- Herriman8.2 mi W
- Midvale8.3 mi N
- Cedar Hills8.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Draper
What county is Draper in?
Draper is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the population of Draper, UT?
51,017 people lived in Draper at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Draper, UT?
The ZIP code of Draper is 84020.
What is the elevation of Draper?
4,505 feet (1,373 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Draper?
Bluffdale (4.4 mi), White City (4.9 mi), Sandy (5.2 mi), Riverton (5.4 mi), Alpine (5.4 mi).
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