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Zion City

Louisiana · Baton Rouge · 13,272 residents · 3.404 sq mi
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Zion City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $137,714. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Baton Rouge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Zion City; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,272
Population density
3,899 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,212
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,427
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,714
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,104
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(202)
Black96.6%(12,826)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(152)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0.5%(70)
Diversity Score8.2%(1,090)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(202)
Black96.6%(12,826)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(152)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0.5%(70)
Diversity Score8.2%(1,090)
Diversity Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
Female
54.2%
Foreign born
0.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 14,362
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Pop 14,500
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Pop 10,211
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Income$37,165+6%
Home value$77,348−44%
Population14,362+8%
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Income$32,001−9%
Home value$383,800+179%
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Home value$635,400+361%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana has about 13,272 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

The typical household in Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana earns about $35,212 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana expensive?

In Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $137,714, and the typical rent is about $1,104 a month.

How educated are people in Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

About 30.5% of people in Zion City, Baton Rouge, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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