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Zonza, France

Corsica · France

Zonza is a small town in Corsica, France with a population of 1,888. Elevation: 2,546 ft (776 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,888 Population 36/sq mi density
2,546 ft Elevation 776 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
28.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Paris Timezone
$24,354 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,354 median income, 16.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$134,200 home value, $671/mo rent

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About Zonza

Zonza

Zonza is a commune in the Corse-du-Sud department of France on the island of Corsica.

People

Population1,888
Density36/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$24,354
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty15.0%

Housing

B+
Home Value$134,200
Rent$671
Housing Units755
Rent Burden28.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain28.1 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation2,546 ft (776 m)
Population1,888
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation2,546 ft (776 m)
Coordinates41.7493°, 9.1708°
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Country🇫🇷 France
State / ProvinceCorsica
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation28.1 inches (713 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,354

About Zonza

Zonza is a small town in France (Corsica) with a population of 1,888. The city sits at an elevation of 2,546 feet (776 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Paris.

The median household income in Zonza is $24,354, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 113 business establishments.

Income: Zonza vs France

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Income

Median HH Income$24,354
68% below France avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.1%
347% above France avg
Poverty Rate15.0%
21% above France avg
Establishments (County)113

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Zonza is $134,200, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $671 (42% below the national average of $1,163). There are 755 total housing units in the city. 28.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,200
52% below France avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$671
42% below France avg
Rent Burden28.0%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units755

Property Tax

Zonza experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,546 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above France avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,546 ft (776 m)
Area51.9 sq mi (134.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates41.7493°N, 9.1708°W
TimezoneEurope/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below France avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 5, 2013.

Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 116 km
Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 124 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 126 km
Mar 4, 2012 80 km W of Cargèse, France M4.8 133 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 94 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 119 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 120 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 114 km
Apr 5, 2013 90 km W of Cargèse, France M4.0 142 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 102 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 128 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 124 km
Jan 13, 1992 58 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.5 131 km
Mar 18, 1993 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.4 140 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 123 km
Oct 1, 1990 15 km SSW of Calvi, France M3.3 87 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 135 km
Jul 30, 1995 94 km SSW of Isola del Giglio, Italy M3.3 116 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 118 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 5 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
February 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Zonza has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 43°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Zonza

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire
École primaire
École primaire de Zonza
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Radio Stations near Zonza

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO OLBIA WEB (IT) AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Balagne hits, pop MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Zonza

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moulin à Huile Artisanal
Musée de la Résistance en Alta Rocca
Musée Départemental de l'Alta Rocca
Musée Départemental de Préhistoire Corse

Libraries in Zonza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Granace0.0
L'Animu0.0
L'Animu, a Mediateca di Portivechju0.0
Mediateca Pitretu-Bicchisgià0.0
Médiathèque0.0

Farmers Markets in Zonza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Epicerie fine Corse
Marché de sartène

Hotels in Zonza

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge du col de la Bavella
Incudine
L'Aiglon
La Terrasse
Le Mouflon d'Or
Le Tourisme
Les Aiguilles de Bavella
U Fuconu
Villa Cardellini

Cafes in Zonza

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Le Maquis

Breweries in Zonza

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bup A Tribbierra

Ski Resorts Near Zonza

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Val d'Ese 0.0 $0
Ghisoni 0.0 $0
Vergio 0.0 $0
Station d'Asco-Stagnu 0.0 $0

Airports Near Zonza

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Figari Sud-Corse AirportFSCLarge Airport
Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airportAJAMedium Airport
Solenzara (BA 126) Air BaseSOZMedium Airport
Aérodrome de CorteSmall Airport
Aérodrome de Ghisonaccia - AlzitoneSmall Airport
Aghione Casone Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Aléria Padulone AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie La SmeraldinaSmall Airport
Pista Vasa AirfieldSmall Airport
Propriano AirportPRPSmall Airport
Tallone AirfieldSmall Airport
Vaitella GaleriaSmall Airport

Post Offices in Zonza

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste
Zonza

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zonza

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ancien Temple Protestant
Chapelle de la Sainte Vierge
Chapelle Saint-Antioche
Chapelle Sainte-Marie
Chapelle Santa Barbara
Église Saint-Georges
Église Santa-Maria-Assunta

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Paris

🇫🇷 About France

Capital Paris
Population 66,987,244
Area 547,030 km²
GDP (USD) $3,056,250,648,138
GDP per capita $44,700
HDI 0.917
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 86.8%
Urban population 78.8%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +33
TLD .fr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in France

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lundi de Pâques
May 1 Labour Day Fête du Travail
May 8 Victory in Europe Day Victoire 1945
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 25 Whit Monday Lundi de Pentecôte
Jul 14 Bastille Day Fête nationale
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assomption
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Toussaint
Nov 11 Armistice Day Armistice 1918
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zonza

What is the population of Zonza?

Zonza has a population of 1,888 residents and is located in France. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 51.9 square miles.

Is Zonza expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,354, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $134,200 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $671 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Zonza?

Zonza has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.1 inches.

How is the job market in Zonza?

The job market in Zonza faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 113 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Zonza?

The median home value in Zonza is $134,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $671.

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