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Zion

Pennsylvania · 2,197 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Zion is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,926. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,197
+7%since 2000
from 2,054 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
763 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+13%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Zion
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,926
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,527 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,301
+106%since 2000
from $20,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.8%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
9.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,096)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other1.2%(27)
Diversity Score8.8%(194)
Diversity Score
9
+504%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zion, Pennsylvania?

Zion, Pennsylvania has about 2,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zion, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Zion, Pennsylvania earns about $79,926 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 $279,900.

How educated are people in Zion, Pennsylvania?

About 34.7% 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 1.3% 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 714 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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