Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Zion is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,173. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Zion receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Zion stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Zion is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Zion among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Zion is $337,100, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,146 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Zion experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches, including 43.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,000 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,064 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,208 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,665 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,610 |
| County GDP | $11,249M |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Healthcare | 404 |
| Retail | 407 |
| Manufacturing | 161 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.92% |
| Commute Time | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |
| Census Median | $337,100 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $374,000 |
| Median List Price | $374,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $177 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,146 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,489 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.92% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,450/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 43.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,012 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9168°N, 77.6908°W |
| County FIPS | 42027 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 404 |
| Restaurants | 342 |
| Retail Stores | 407 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 28.2 min |
| Work from Home | 16.7% |