Population 31,372 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Zionsville
Household size in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.84 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Zionsville average 2.81 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has edged down from 2.87 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 36.3 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 37.0 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 38.2 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.9 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Zionsville are younger than 41.5 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Indianapolis area overall, where the median age is 38.2. The median age has climbed from 38.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 12.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 12.8% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.5% of households in Zionsville, well below the national share of 11.6%. Zionsville has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Indiana cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Zionsville
Renters in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 31.4% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 34.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 34.8% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 33.2% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.5% of households in Zionsville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 25.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 8.0% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Zionsville: just 3.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1979 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1980 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1982 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Zionsville is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Only nine of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,078 | $877 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,251 | $946 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,627 | $1,060 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,917 | $1,368 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$840 | +$492 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Zionsville costs $1,917 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $840 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Indiana city with 5,000+ people has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Zionsville
Bachelor's degrees in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.1% | 30.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.8% | 31.8% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.8% | 35.2% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.5% | 38.6% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +7.7 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Zionsville: 74.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.4 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Indiana city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 88.1% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 88.9% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 89.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 90.8% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Zionsville: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Indiana city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Zionsville
| Period | Zionsville | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Zionsville has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Zionsville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zionsville | 2.81 | 41.5 | 6.5% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 1998 | $1,917 | 74.5% | 98.4% | 1.8% |
| Whitestown | 2.81 | 34.3 | 12.0% | 21.1% | 3.6% | 2006 | $1,812 | 63.0% | 97.4% | 3.2% |
| Big Springs | 2.76 | 41.4 | 2.5% | 12.0% | 5.7% | 1997 | $1,867 | 56.7% | 96.7% | 0.9% |
| Westfield | 2.72 | 37.5 | 6.5% | 20.0% | 5.6% | 2008 | $1,806 | 62.6% | 97.6% | 2.6% |
| Carmel | 2.70 | 41.7 | 5.9% | 26.0% | 5.5% | 1995 | $1,937 | 75.2% | 98.0% | 2.6% |
| Fayette | 2.53 | 49.2 | 7.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1991 | $1,383 | 44.5% | 96.1% | 3.9% |
| Williams Creek | 2.85 | 46.9 | 3.0% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 1957 | $2,313 | 83.5% | 100.0% | 3.9% |
| Meridian Hills | 2.53 | 50.3 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 1959 | $2,184 | 80.1% | 99.5% | 4.2% |
| Royalton | 2.64 | 52.4 | 2.6% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 1990 | $1,474 | 42.4% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Herr | 2.35 | 40.8 | 17.9% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 1986 | $1,294 | 46.2% | 96.9% | 6.2% |
| Lamong | 2.43 | 41.1 | 5.0% | 28.0% | 14.3% | 2014 | $1,643 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Zionsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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