Zion
City in Lake County, Illinois

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.
- 24,655residents (2020 Census)
- 591 ftelevation · 180 m
- 9.9 sq miland area · 25.8 km²
- 2,479 / sq mipopulation density
- 60099main ZIP code (2 in total)
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 had 24,655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,479 per sq mi (957 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Zion at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,655 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.94 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4599° N, 87.8511° W |
| ZIP codes | 60099, 60096 |
| Official website | cityofzion.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1784220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Zion
- Beach Park1.7 mi SW
- Winthrop Harbor1.8 mi NE
- Wadsworth3.8 mi W
- Pleasant Prairie, WI5.0 mi NW
- Waukegan6.3 mi S
- Old Mill Creek6.9 mi W
- Gurnee7.6 mi SW
- Park City7.6 mi S
- Grandwood Park8.5 mi SW
- Kenosha, WI8.9 mi N
- Lindenhurst9.4 mi W
- Bristol, WI9.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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