Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
15%
Zion, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,073
Population
24,843
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Delight in natural amenities near suburban and urban luxuries
Diverse
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Affordable
Situated in northeastern Illinois, near the Illinois-Wisconsin border, the city of Zion was named after Mount Zion in Israel. Zion is a primarily residential city filled with a variety of scenic parks. Zion is also accessible to the beautiful Illinois Beach State Park along the shores of Lake Michigan.
A host of exciting amenities are just minutes from Zion, including Six Flags Great America and the Bristol Renaissance Faire. Major shopping destinations are also nearby Zion, such as Gurnee Mills and Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. Shepherd’s Crook Golf Course and ThunderHawk Golf Club call Zion home, offering residents plenty of opportunities to practice their golf swings.
Located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, Zion is convenient to a number of metropolitan luxuries as well. Easy access to I-94, Waukegan National Airport, and Metra’s Union Pacific/North Line makes getting around from Zion simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$65,468
Average: $78,559
Education
3,918
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,101
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Zion has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Zion, IL is $759 for a studio, $1,073 for one bedroom, $1,222 for two bedrooms, and $1,315 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Zion has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,073/month
680 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Zion, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
440 Students
Public
Grades K-5
219 Students
Public
Grades K-5
405 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
275 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
347 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
315 Students
New Tech High - Zion-Benton East
Public
Grades 9-12
419 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,062 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
- Lyons Woods
- Chiwaukee Prairie
- Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Airports
- General Mitchell International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.