Sunset, UT: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Sunset, UT is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in Davis County in the state of Utah. Our data estimates 5,364 residents, places it at 41.139°N, 112.028°W, and lists it in Mountain time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.
What are the key facts about Sunset, UT?
| Place | Sunset |
|---|---|
| Type | Incorporated town-sized municipality |
| State | Utah |
| County | Davis County (FIPS 49011) |
| Estimated population | 5,364 |
| Density | 3,670 per sq mi (1,417 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 41.1392, -112.0285 |
| Time zone | Mountain time (UTC−7, America/Denver) |
| ZIP codes | 2 (84015–84056) |
| Rank in state | 93rd of 322 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Ogden, UT (7 mi) |
What is the population of Sunset, UT?
Sunset has an estimated population of 5,364. That makes it the 93rd largest of the 322 places we list in Utah, and the 15th largest of 15 places in Davis County. The typical place in Utah has about 1,064 residents, so Sunset is roughly 5.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Utah with a similar population include Fruit Heights (6,221), West Bountiful (5,800), White City (5,768), Midway (5,280), Perry (5,248). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Sunset differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Sunset?
Sunset has about 3,670 people per square mile (1,417 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Utah, it is denser than about 94% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Sunset use?
The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Sunset: 84015, 84056. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 8 are assigned to the Mountain West (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Sunset in?
Sunset is in the Mountain time zone, which is UTC−7 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Denver). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is West Wendover, NV, about 110 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Mountain time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Sunset located in Utah?
Sunset lies in the northern part of Utah, at 41.139° north latitude and 112.028° west longitude. The state capital, Salt Lake City, is about 25 miles to the south. The closest listed place in another state is Evanston, WY, roughly 56 miles to the east, which shows how near Sunset is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Ogden, UT, 7 miles to the northeast.
Which cities are near Sunset, UT?
The closest listed place to Sunset is Clinton, UT, 1.9 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1.9 mi | West | 22,499 |
| Roy | 2.5 mi | Northwest | 39,613 |
| Clearfield | 2.5 mi | South | 32,118 |
| Riverdale | 2.7 mi | Northeast | 8,838 |
| Washington Terrace | 3.3 mi | Northeast | 9,248 |
| West Point | 3.9 mi | West | 10,957 |
| Syracuse | 4.3 mi | Southwest | 31,458 |
| South Ogden | 4.3 mi | Northeast | 17,199 |
Which county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Davis County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 49011. The county contains 15 places in our data, 15 of which have their own page here. Other places in the county include Layton (78,014), Bountiful (43,981), Kaysville (32,390), Clearfield (32,118), Syracuse (31,458). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Sunset from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Sunset is closest to Denver, CO at about 388 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,974 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,974 mi | East |
| Los Angeles, CA | 597 mi | Southwest |
| Chicago, IL | 1,257 mi | East |
| Houston, TX | 1,218 mi | Southeast |
| Atlanta, GA | 1,590 mi | East |
| Denver, CO | 388 mi | East |
Are there other places called Sunset?
Yes. Our data lists 4 other places named Sunset: Sunset, FL (15,871), Sunset, LA (3,457), Sunset, TX (644), Sunset, AR (190). When you search for Sunset, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Sunset in Davis County, Utah.
Planning a move to Sunset?
If you are weighing Sunset, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.