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Zion, PA
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,981
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
688
ZIP codes
0
Zion and its ZIP codes
Zion at a glance
- Zion is about 2.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,829, 22% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,700 (35% above Pennsylvania).
Local data for Zion, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zion, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,829
Poverty rate
3.7%
Median home value
$344,700
Homeownership
94.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.2%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (693), Italian Americans (151), Irish Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Centre County. PPP loans are for Zion.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,553
69,346 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $10,531 per person
How people get to work
Zion, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zion, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
790
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Zion
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MingovilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.8 |
| BellefonteBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Holters CrossingCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Pleasant GapCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount EagleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Centre HallBorough | 5 mi | 0.6 |
| MilesburgBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HublersburgCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| PeruCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0 |
| Moose RunCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HowardBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| SnydertownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.1 |
| Spring MillsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| RunvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| Potters MillsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zion, PA in?
- Zion is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Zion, PA?
- About 1,981 people live in Zion, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zion?
- Nearby places include Mingoville (2.2 mi), Bellefonte (4.1 mi), Holters Crossing (4.2 mi), Pleasant Gap (4.4 mi), Mount Eagle (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023