At a Glance
Median Income
$34,375
$28,432 per capita
Median Rent
$600/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
760/100K
4,934/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Zinc Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zinc's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zinc a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zinc residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,432. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Zinc reports 760 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,934/100K.
Education
3.7% of adults in Zinc hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zinc has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population60
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans54.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$28,432
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$793
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$600
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$160,516
Housing Units44
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent760/100K
Property4,934/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,365/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation865 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Zinc was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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