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Zion, IL
City in Lake County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 60099.
Population
24,600
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,474
ZIP codes
1
Zion and its ZIP codes
Zion at a glance
- Zion is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 90th among 1,445 cities and towns in Illinois.
- The median household income is $63,104, 24% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,800 (30% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,186 a month.
Local data for Zion, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zion, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,104
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$183,800
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,364), German Americans (2,037), Irish Americans (1,013).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Zion.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$92,733
325,826 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$103,546
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $7,004 per person
PPP loans
$38.7M
914 loans, 3,836 jobs reported
How people get to work
Zion, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zion, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
815
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,857
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 16°F
35.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Zion, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Zion
1 in or overlapping Zion. Population shown
Cities near Zion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Winthrop HarborVillage | 1.9 mi | 4.7 |
| WadsworthVillage | 2.5 mi | 9.8 |
| Beach ParkVillage | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Pleasant Prairie, WIVillage | 5.4 mi | 33.4 |
| WaukeganCity | 6.2 mi | 24.3 |
| Old Mill CreekVillage | 6.8 mi | 10.7 |
| GurneeVillage | 7.1 mi | 13.5 |
| Park CityCity | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Grandwood ParkCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Kenosha, WICity | 8.8 mi | 29.1 |
| LindenhurstVillage | 9.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Bristol, WIVillage | 9.9 mi | 32.7 |
| Gages LakeCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3 |
| North ChicagoCity | 10 mi | 8 |
| Third LakeVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Venetian VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zion, IL in?
- Zion is in Lake County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Zion, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Zion include 60099.
- What is the population of Zion, IL?
- About 24,600 people live in Zion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zion?
- Nearby places include Winthrop Harbor (1.9 mi), Wadsworth (2.5 mi), Beach Park (2.6 mi), Pleasant Prairie, WI (5.4 mi), Waukegan (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023