Zion, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Zion, Illinois is 24,466 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 92nd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $62,574, the median home value is $179,100, and the median age is 34.0.
The population has grown 0.7% since 2010 (24,412 → 24,583).
24,466
Population
2460
People / sq mi
$62,574
Median Income
$179,100
Median Home Value
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Zion covers 9.9 sq mi of land at 2460 people per square mile.
About Zion, IL
Educational attainment is the headline number in Zion: 16.1% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 24,466 residents, Zion is a city in Illinois.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $62,574, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.1% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $179,100, with typical rent around $1,139.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 16.1%, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Zion city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Zion city had a population of 24,412 in 2010 and 24,583 in 2024, a 0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 24,731 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.06%.
24,583
Population (2024)
24,412
Population (2010)
24,731
Peak (2020)
0.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 24,412 |
| 2011 | 24,376 |
| 2012 | 24,316 |
| 2013 | 24,324 |
| 2014 | 24,273 |
| 2015 | 24,133 |
| 2016 | 24,048 |
| 2017 | 23,904 |
| 2018 | 23,653 |
| 2019 | 23,487 |
| 2020 | 24,731 |
| 2021 | 24,632 |
| 2022 | 24,526 |
| 2023 | 24,507 |
| 2024 | 24,583 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.1% |
| Black or African American | 28.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,574
Median Household Income
$32,342
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$179,100
Median Home Value
$1,139
Median Rent
56.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
85.3%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.5%
Drive Alone
73.5%
Public Transit
6.7%
Work From Home
29.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.6%
Foreign Born
64.1%
Non-English at Home
8.6%
Veterans
17.4%
With Disability
88.5%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 25.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.1% |
| Retail Trade | 5.4% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zion, Illinois has a population of 24,466 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 92nd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Zion, Illinois is $62,574, with 13.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Zion, Illinois is $179,100, with median monthly rent at $1,139 and a homeownership rate of 56.0%.
The median age in Zion, Illinois is 34.0 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 0.7% since 2010 (24,412 → 24,583).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.