At a Glance
Median Income
$159,126
$81,165 per capita
Home Value
$543,800
Zillow: $704,148
Median Rent
$1,635/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
71.0%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
8.6% smoking rate
How Zionsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zionsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zionsville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zionsville residents earn a median household income of $159,126 , which is 112% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $81,165. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,522 business establishments, including 2,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zionsville is $543,800 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $704,148. Median rent is $1,635/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
71.0% of adults in Zionsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zionsville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population31,442
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density468/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$159,126
Per Capita$81,165
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$135,593M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,465
Housing
A+
Home Value$543,800
Rent$1,635
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$704,148
Housing Units11,604
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death12,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.0%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+29.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Zionsville was built in 1998.
25.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 2,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 139 fatal vehicle crashes.