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Zion, IL


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Zion, Illinois

Zion, Illinois, in Lake county, is 5 miles N of Waukegan, Illinois (center to center) and 41 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 22,866 people people live in Zion.

The People and Families of Zion

In Zion, about 48% of adults are married. Zion has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Approximately 41% of Zion is non-white. In Zion you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zion had a median family income of $50,378.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,255) in Zion than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Zion Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Zion, about 59% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In Zion, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Zion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Zion, IL

Comparing Zion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men55
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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