Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Zionsville is a mid-size city in Indiana with a population of 31,442. Residents earn $159,126 per year, which is 112% above the national average.
Based on current data, Zionsville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Zionsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Zionsville is $159,126, which is significantly higher than the national average — 112% above $75,149. This places Zionsville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Zionsville is $543,800, making it a premium housing market at 93% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,635 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Zionsville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 23 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 583 per 100,000, 70% below the national average.
Zionsville is a highly educated community — 71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Zionsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches, including 22.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $159,126 |
| 112% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $81,165 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,465 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,381 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 28,522 |
| County GDP | $135,593M |
| Restaurants | 2,360 |
| Healthcare | 2,986 |
| Retail | 2,866 |
| Manufacturing | 749 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,878 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.90% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |
| Census Median | $543,800 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $671,066 |
| Median List Price | $765,000 |
| Median List Price | $765,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $190 |
| Homes Sold | 20 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 44 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,635 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,759 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,878 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.90% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.9% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.9% |
| Premature Death | 12,610/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,986 |
| Total Violent | 23.5/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 23.5/100K |
| Total Property | 582.6/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 23.5/100K |
| Theft | 512.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 46.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 139 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.3 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 67.2 sq mi (174.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9915°N, 86.3218°W |
| County FIPS | 18097 |
Winner: Democrat by 27.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.0% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 468/sq mi |
| Total Area | 67.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,986 |
| Restaurants | 2,360 |
| Retail Stores | 2,866 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 139 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Work from Home | 25.2% |