Zion, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Zion, Illinois Summary
Life in Zion research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Zion over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Zion:
The population in Zion is 24,570.
The median home value in Zion is $196,196.
The median income in Zion is $65,018.
The cost of living in Zion is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Zion is $1,067.
The unemployment rate in Zion is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Zion is 14.5%.
The average high in Zion is 56.1° and the average low is 39.6°.
Zion SnackAbility
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Zion, IL Crime Report
Crime in Zion summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Zion. Key points include:
There were 599 total crimes in Zion in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Zion is 2,460.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Zion is 505.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Zion is 1,955.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Zion is 5.85% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Zion Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Zion / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 599 | 2,460.2 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 123 | 505.2 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 5 | 20.5 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 10 | 41.1 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 85 | 349.1 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 476 | 1,955.0 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 60 | 246.4 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 311 | 1,277.3 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 105 | 431.2 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Zion, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Zion summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Zion. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Zion is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Zion is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Zion is $196,196.
The median income in Zion is $65,018.
Zion's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Zion Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Zion | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 90 | 100 | |
Zion, IL Weather
The average high in Zion is 56.1° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 68.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.4 inches of precipitation each year with 39.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Zion |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 39.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Zion Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Zion
The current population in Zion is 24,570. The population has increased 0.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,570 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 24,047 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 24,157 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 24,195 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 24,251 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 24,292 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 24,400 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 24,400 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 24,410 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 24,375 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Zion
Zion is:
28.4% White with 6,982 White residents.
21.6% African American with 5,297 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 867 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 152 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 1,251 Two Or More residents.
40.7% Hispanic with 9,990 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Zion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 28.4% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 21.6% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 40.7% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Zion
Zion is 50.6% female with 12,424 female residents.
Zion is 49.4% male with 12,145 male residents.
| Gender | Zion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Zion for adults over 25
8.0% of adults in Zion completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Zion completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Zion completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Zion completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Zion completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Zion completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Zion completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Zion completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Zion completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Zion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Zion, Illinois
7.9% of households in Zion earn Less than $10,000.
4.7% of households in Zion earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Zion earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Zion earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Zion earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Zion earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.6% of households in Zion earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Zion earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Zion earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Zion earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Zion | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.9% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.6% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
