At a Glance
Median Income
$50,556
$21,788 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
22.9% smoking rate
How Zena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zena a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zena residents earn a median household income of $50,556 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,788. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Education
15.4% of adults in Zena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zena has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population272
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,556
Per Capita$21,788
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$226,313
Housing Units121
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation950 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute54 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Zena was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.