At a Glance
Median Income
$53,657
$26,916 per capita
Home Value
$217,200
Zillow: $268,178
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
383/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Mount Zion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Zion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Zion a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Zion residents earn a median household income of $53,657 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,916. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,767 business establishments, including 250 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Zion is $217,200 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,178. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Mount Zion reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 383/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Mount Zion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Zion has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,284
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,657
Per Capita$26,916
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$7,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
A
Home Value$217,200
Rent$1,298
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$268,178
Housing Units805
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property383/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault329/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,392/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,182 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Zion was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 250 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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