Zion

City in Lake County, Illinois

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Zion is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with 24,655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beach Park, 1.7 miles SW.

About Zion

Zion is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 United States census, the population was 24,655.

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Living in Zion

Median household income
$63,104
Median home value
$183,800
Median rent
$1,186/mo
Median age
32.3
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Zion, IL population

Zion had 24,655 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census24,655
Density2,479 per sq mi (957 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Zion at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyLake County
TypeCity
Population24,655 (2020)
Land area9.94 sq mi (25.8 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Coordinates42.4599° N, 87.8511° W
ZIP codes60099, 60096
Official websitecityofzion.com
Census code (GEOID)1784220

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Zion

What county is Zion in?

Zion is in Lake County, Illinois.

What is the population of Zion, IL?

24,655 people lived in Zion at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Zion, IL?

The main ZIP code is 60099. Other ZIP codes: 60096.

What is the elevation of Zion?

591 feet (180 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Zion?

Beach Park (1.7 mi), Winthrop Harbor (1.8 mi), Wadsworth (3.8 mi), Pleasant Prairie (5.0 mi), Waukegan (6.3 mi).

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