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Zionsville.
About
Life in Zionsville
If you're considering Zionsville, understand you're looking at an affluent, fast-growing suburb that's genuinely built around families. The median household income sits at $172,024, median home values are around $588,000, and about 42% of households have children under 18. The schools here are solid and well-funded through the Zionsville Community School Corporation, which matters if that's a priority for you.
Zionsville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+10.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Zionsville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Zionsville, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (18.6%), and 1.8% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
25.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
70.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 69% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Zionsville
In Zionsville, rent runs 69% above the IN average, and home values are 169% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
37.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,798
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1999
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $703,884 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below IN average
Unemployment in Zionsville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Zionsville is 1 percentage points lower than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Zionsville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN metro area
Commute22.7 min avg
How Zionsville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Zionsville, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Zionsville runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
32.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
239.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Zionsville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
43.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Boone County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Boone County, which includes Zionsville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $396,000 |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $93,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Hail | $25,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Hail | $133,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $29,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Heavy Snow | $61,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Boone County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Boone County, which includes Zionsville, is typically good — 314 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
314
per year
Moderate Days
33
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Boone County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Zionsville has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
22.0"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
114
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 39°F | 23°F | 2.47" |
| Mar | 50°F | 32°F | 3.16" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 4.30" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.56" |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 3.83" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 2.85" |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.29" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 2.97" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 3.43" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.88" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Zionsville
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Zionsville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Orthoindy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 6.4 mi away · Indianapolis
Ascension St Vincent Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Indianapolis
Indiana University Health North Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Carmel
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Zionsville
Zionsville's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 72.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Zionsville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,317 students · in-state tuition $49,890 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,535 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,266 students · in-state tuition $42,100 · 60% graduate · median earnings $64,806 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Indiana
12 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 144 students · in-state tuition $20,845 · 49% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Zionsville
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Zionsville
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library
250 North Fifth Street, Zionsville
Cities Near Zionsville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Zionsville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Zionsville FAQ
Is Zionsville, Indiana affordable?⌄
Zionsville's median rent is $1,792/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $172,024/year. Median home value is $587,800.
Is Zionsville, Indiana safe?⌄
Zionsville's violent crime rate was 33 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 240 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Zionsville, Indiana?⌄
Zionsville has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Zionsville, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Zionsville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,792/month and median household income is $172,024/year. The median home value is $587,800. About 38% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Zionsville, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Zionsville is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from