Zion
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Zion is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 2,197 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,010 ft (308 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mingoville, 2.1 miles NE.
- 2,197residents (2020 Census)
- 1,010 ftelevation · 308 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.5 km²
- 763 / sq mipopulation density
- 16856ZIP code
About Zion
Zion is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States.
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Living in Zion
- Median household income
- $94,829
- Median home value
- $344,700
- Median age
- 51.2
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Zion had 2,197 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,197 |
|---|---|
| Density | 763 per sq mi (294 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Zion at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,197 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.88 sq mi (7.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9168° N, 77.6908° W |
| ZIP code | 16856 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4287320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Zion
- Mingoville2.1 mi NE
- Spring2.7 mi SW
- Bellefonte4.0 mi W
- Holters Crossing4.2 mi NW
- Pleasant Gap4.4 mi SW
- Mount Eagle4.4 mi N
- Walker4.6 mi NE
- Centre Hall5.0 mi S
- Hublersburg5.2 mi NE
- Marion5.4 mi NE
- Milesburg5.6 mi W
- Peru5.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Zion
What county is Zion in?
Zion is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Zion, PA?
2,197 people lived in Zion at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Zion, PA?
The ZIP code of Zion is 16856.
What is the elevation of Zion?
1,010 feet (308 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Zion?
Mingoville (2.1 mi), Spring (2.7 mi), Bellefonte (4.0 mi), Holters Crossing (4.2 mi), Pleasant Gap (4.4 mi).
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