South Jordan Utah Map

About South Jordan, Utah

South Jordan is a locality in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It has a population of 82,686. The population density is 1204.0 people per km². South Jordan is located at 40.5622°N, 111.9297°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 84095.

South Jordan unfolds across a landscape where the arid earth, kissed by a generous sun, meets the foothills of the Oquirrh Mountains. It lies 2.8 miles north of Riverton, UT (from Riverton, UT: bearing 10°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of West Valley City. The land, a palette of sun-baked ochre and sagebrush green, slopes gently towards the Jordan River, a ribbon of life that sustains the surrounding plains. Here, the air often carries a dry, crisp quality, particularly as the day wanes and the sky ignites with hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that lengthen across the residential streets and manicured parks. The character of South Jordan is one of quiet aspiration, a place where the vastness of the western sky seems to encourage an open outlook, even as the suburban grid provides a sense of order. The history of South Jordan is deeply intertwined with agriculture, a legacy visible in the remnants of irrigation ditches and the fertile soil that still whispers of its farming past. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of water from the Jordan River, cultivated the land, establishing a foundation for the community that grew from scattered homesteads. Today, while the agricultural roots remain, South Jordan has blossomed into a vibrant hub for a diverse economy, boasting significant commercial centers and a robust business sector that draws talent from across the Salt Lake Valley. The town’s strategic location has fostered growth, and its residents benefit from a blend of modern amenities and the enduring connection to the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and river.

About This South Jordan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Jordan, Utah — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.56217, -111.929658. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on South Jordan and Salt Lake County.

Detailed location data for South Jordan includes the ZIP code (84095), telephone area code (801, 385), county seat of Salt Lake County (Salt Lake City), and school district assignment (Jordan School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Jordan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.