Zion, IL

Living in Zion

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 9
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 79
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Colleges 51
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Schools 1
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Residents

24k Population -517 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black30%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$828 (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office27%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value -$46k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$863 Median Monthly Rent +$159 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier19%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas1%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Zion

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15

Property Crime in Zion

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 22 2 12
Feb 26 2 9
Mar 35 2 5
Apr 47 4 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 2
Dec 27 2 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Zion

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado11
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Zion, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Zion, IL

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St Patrick School
4 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Zion, IL

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Carthage College
11 miles, N
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Lake Forest College
15 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Zion, IL

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Airports

Airports near Zion, IL

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