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Zion

Pennsylvania · 2,030 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Zion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,477. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $187,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,030
−1%since 2000
from 2,054 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
705 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Zion
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,477
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,527 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,810
+33%since 2000
from $20,976 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$743
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
7.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+60%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,032)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,981)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other1.4%(28)
Diversity Score6.8%(139)
Diversity Score
7
+368%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zion, Pennsylvania?

Zion, Pennsylvania has about 2,030 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zion, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Zion, Pennsylvania earns about $57,477 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 $187,300, and the typical rent is about $743 a month.

How educated are people in Zion, Pennsylvania?

About 40.3% 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 4.9% 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 547 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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