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Zion

Pennsylvania · 2,054 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Zion is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,527. Population has grown 39% since 1990. Median home value is $110,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,054
+39%since 1990
from 1,483 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
713 / sq mi
+39%since 1990
from 515 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+4%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Zion
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,527
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,007 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,976
+48%since 1990
from $14,154 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
90.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 90.7% in 1990
9.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,032)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score1.5%(30)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−26%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zion, Pennsylvania?

Zion, Pennsylvania has about 2,054 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Zion, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Zion, Pennsylvania earns about $54,527 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zion, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Zion, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Zion, Pennsylvania?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Zion, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zion, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of people in Zion, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zion, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Zion, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 571 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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