At a Glance
Median Income
$50,595
$31,305 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
Zillow: $173,166
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.2% smoking rate
How Zihlman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zihlman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zihlman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zihlman residents earn a median household income of $50,595 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,305. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zihlman is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,166. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
20.0% of adults in Zihlman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zihlman has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,595
Per Capita$31,305
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$173,166
Housing Units208
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,706 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Zihlman was built in 1938.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.