West Jordan
City in Salt Lake County, Utah
West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, with 116,961 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,373 ft (1,333 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Jordan, 3.3 miles S.
- 116,961residents (2020 Census)
- 4,373 ftelevation · 1,333 m
- 32.8 sq miland area · 85.1 km²
- 3,562 / sq mipopulation density
- 84081main ZIP code (6 in total)
About West Jordan
West Jordan is a city in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is a suburb of Salt Lake City. According to the 2020 Census, the city had a population of 116,961, placing it as the third most populous in the state. The city occupies the southwest end of the Salt Lake Valley at an elevation of 4,330 feet (1,320 m). Named after the nearby Jordan River, the limits of the city begin on the river's western bank and end in the eastern foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains, where Kennecott Copper Mine, the world's largest man-made excavation, is located.
Settled in the mid-19th century, the city has developed into its own regional center. As of 2012, the city has four major retail centers; with Jordan Landing being one of the largest mixed-use planned developments in the Intermountain West. Companies headquartered in West Jordan include Mountain America Credit Union, Lynco Sales & Service, SME Steel, and Cyprus Credit Union. The city has one major hospital, Jordan Valley Medical Center, and a campus of Salt Lake Community College.
City landmarks include Gardner Village, established in 1850, and South Valley Regional Airport, formerly known as "Salt Lake Airport #2". The airport serves general aviation operations as well as a base for the 211th Aviation Regiment of the Utah Army National Guard flying Apache and Black Hawk helicopters.
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Living in West Jordan
- Median household income
- $108,153
- Median home value
- $492,500
- Median rent
- $1,757/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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West Jordan had 116,961 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 116,961 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,562 per sq mi (1,375 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Jordan at a glance
| State | Utah (UT) |
|---|---|
| County | Salt Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 116,961 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.84 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,373 ft (1,333 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6029° N, 112.0015° W |
| ZIP codes | 84081, 84009, 84084, 84088, 84118, 84129 |
| Official website | westjordan.utah.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4982950 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Jordan
- South Jordan3.3 mi S
- Kearns3.4 mi N
- Taylorsville4.6 mi NE
- Copperton5.7 mi SW
- Midvale5.8 mi E
- West Valley City5.9 mi N
- Riverton6.2 mi S
- Murray6.9 mi NE
- White City7.7 mi E
- Herriman7.7 mi S
- Sandy8.2 mi E
- South Salt Lake8.9 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about West Jordan
What county is West Jordan in?
West Jordan is in Salt Lake County, Utah.
What is the population of West Jordan, UT?
116,961 people lived in West Jordan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Jordan, UT?
The main ZIP code is 84081. Other ZIP codes: 84009, 84084, 84088, 84118, 84129.
What is the elevation of West Jordan?
4,373 feet (1,333 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Jordan?
South Jordan (3.3 mi), Kearns (3.4 mi), Taylorsville (4.6 mi), Copperton (5.7 mi), Midvale (5.8 mi).
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