Murray, Salt Lake County
Water and fire damage help in Murray
A burst pipe, a wet basement or smoke damage? Send a request from anywhere in Murray, from the Jordan River to Little Cottonwood Creek. A local restoration company calls you back and gives you a written price before any work starts.
- Homes
- 32,758
- Median year built
- 1984
- Built before 1980
- 23%
- Flood claims on record
- 106
About Murray
Murray sits in the middle of the valley, between the Jordan River on the west and Little Cottonwood Creek, which runs through Murray Park. ZIP 84107 has 95 federal flood insurance claims on record, the most of any ZIP in our coverage, almost all from the creek and river flooding of the early 1980s. The median home there was built in 1979, and about 55% of occupied homes are rented (Census ACS).
Homes and water damage in Murray
Murray has about 32,758 housing units according to the Census ACS 2020-2024, with a median year built of 1984. The housing here is mixed: 23% built before 1980 and 21% in 2000 or later. That means everything from brick ramblers with basements to newer two-story houses with a water heater over finished space.
Outside water has gotten in here more than in most of the valley. The federal flood insurance program has 106 claims on record in these ZIP codes, 4 since 2015. Flood water from outside is excluded from standard homeowners policies, so it matters which kind of water got in. Insurance claims in Utah.
About 48% of occupied homes here are rented (Census ACS). Renters dealing with a leak should tell the landlord in writing first. Water damage in a rental.
The cold is the same story across the valley. Salt Lake City International Airport averaged 16.4 nights a year at 20°F or colder over 2016-2025, nearly all from December through February, and the benches run colder than the airport. Pipes in exterior walls and garages go first.
Murray ZIP codes
| ZIP | Area | Homes | Median built | NFIP claims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84107 | Murray | 17,676 | 1979 | 95 |
| 84123 | Murray (west) and Taylorsville | 15,082 | 1984 | 11 |
Census ACS 2020-2024; OpenFEMA NFIP claims, all years. Compare all 34 ZIP codes.
Average nights at or below freezing, by month
Services in Murray
How it works
- Tell us what got wet or burned. Use the form or text photos. Say how long it has been wet if you know.
- A local restoration company calls you back. A few quick questions, then they pick a time to look at it.
- You get a written scope and price before work starts. You decide. If insurance is involved, ask how they document the job.
Questions
Do you cover all of Murray?
Yes, including ZIPs 84107, 84123. Your callback company double-checks that they cover your address.
How fast can someone come out?
It depends on the day and how many calls come in after a cold snap or a storm. Say in your request if water is still coming in, or if anyone at home has asthma or a weak immune system. The company will tell you when they can come.
Do I get a price first?
Ask for a written scope and price before work starts. With active water, drying often starts on the first visit; ask what the first day will cost and how drying is billed before you sign.
Nearby: Downtown and Central City, The Avenues, Sugar House, East Bench, Rose Park, Glendale and Poplar Grove, South Salt Lake, Holladay, West Valley City, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy and Salt Lake City.