Zion, IL 60099 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Zion, IL—60099

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$250,000

5.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$65,600

20.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.2%

Median Rent

$1,350

11.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,000

17.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,350

6.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,700

1.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Zion, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Zion, IL is $250,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.4%. This indicates that home prices in Zion, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$250,000	5.4%
Single Family	$251,000	5.9%
Condos	$188,000	8.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Zion, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Zion, IL is $1,410, with a year-over-year rent change of -11.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Zion, IL is studios: $830, 1-bedrooms: $1,030, 2-bedrooms: $1,390, 3-bedrooms: $1,980, 4-bedrooms: $2,200. The most common rental property sizes in Zion, IL are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 29.3% and 27.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,350	$1,410
Studio Rent	$830	$830
1 Bed Rent	$1,000	$1,030
2 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,390
3 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,980
4 Bed Rent	$2,200	$2,200

Loading chart...

% of Rental Stock

Studio

9.3%

1 Bedroom

27.0%

2 Bedrooms

29.3%

3 Bedrooms

25.1%

4 Bedrooms

7.3%

5+ Bedrooms

2.0%

Property Listings — Zion, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Zion, IL is 33. This is a decrease of -10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$267,000	-3.0%
Listing Count	77	11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	11.0%
Days on Market	44	-5.0%

Loading chart...

Demographics — Zion, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zion, IL has a population of 30,500, which has decreased by -1.5% over the past 5 years. Zion, IL is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 7.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	30,500	-1.5%
% Under 18	26.7%	-7.9%
% Seniors	13.9%	17.8%
% WFH	7.9%	315.8%
% w/ College Degree	16.4%	-9.4%

Loading chart...

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Zion, IL is a predominantly hispanic area, with 40.3% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 40.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Zion, IL is white, making up 29.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.1% of the population in Zion, IL, and this percentage has increased by 42.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	29.1%	-26.5%
% Black	25.7%	4.5%
% Hispanic	40.3%	40.9%
% Asian	2.2%	-31.2%
% Foreign Born	17.1%	42.5%

Loading chart...

Mortgage and Risk — Zion, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 546 mortgage originations in Zion, IL, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 46.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Zion, IL. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	546
% Conventional Loans	67.0%
% Government Loans	33.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

Loading chart...

Rentals and Section 8 — Zion, IL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Zion, IL under the Section 8 program is 32.3%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Zion, IL, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1,362
Total Units Section 8	1,296
% Rentals under Section 8	32.3%
% Occupied Section 8	89.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$360	$1,000	$1,360
2 Bedroom	$190	$1,350	$1,540
3 Bedroom	$280	$1,700	$1,980
4 Bedroom	$120	$2,200	$2,320

Zion, IL—60099

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Zion, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Zion, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Zion, IL

Demographics — Zion, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Zion, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Zion, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Zion, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Zion, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Winthrop Harbor, IL

Waukegan, IL

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Wadsworth, IL

Waukegan, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3
Median Home Price	$250,000
Median Household Income	$65,600

Zion, IL—60099

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Zion, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Zion, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Zion, IL

Demographics — Zion, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Zion, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Zion, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Zion, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Zion, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Winthrop Harbor, IL

Waukegan, IL

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Wadsworth, IL

Waukegan, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average home price in Zion, IL 60099?

How have home prices in Zion, IL 60099 changed over the past year?

What is the home price projection for Zion, IL 60099?

What are the demographics of Zion, IL 60099?

How long does it take homes to sell in Zion, IL 60099?

What is the average rent price in Zion, IL 60099?