How long is the commute from Zion Township, IL?
Workers who live in Zion Township, IL take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Zion Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Zion Township | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±3.8 points) | 65.7% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±3.1 points) | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±1.9 points) | 19.5% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Zion Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Lake County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Zion Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lake County (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lake County, Zion Township ranks 48 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1022 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Zion Township
| Vehicles available | Zion Township | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±2.5 points) | 4.6% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±4.6 points) | 28.9% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±3.9 points) | 43.4% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±3.7 points) | 23.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Zion Township, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lake County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Zion Township
| Zion Township | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±1.9 points) | 19.5% (±0.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±2.0 points) | 97.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±3.2 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Zion Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lake County (94.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Zion Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Township | — | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Zion | 0.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Beach Park | 1.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop Harbor | 1.8 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Lake County) | 1.9 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wadsworth | 3.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Prairie | 5.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Newport Township | 5.0 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Waukegan Township | 5.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pleasant Prairie, WI (24.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 41 (tie) | Moraine Township | 27.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Deerfield | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Deer Park | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 43 (tie) | Vernon Township | 27.8 minutes (±0.8) |
| 46 (tie) | Beach Park | 27.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 (tie) | Zion | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 46 (tie) | Zion Township | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Lake Zurich | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 50 | Highland Park | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 51 (tie) | Gurnee | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 51 (tie) | Newport Township | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 53 | Wadsworth | 27.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 54 (tie) | Grayslake | 27.2 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Zion Township
How long is the average commute in Zion Township?
Workers who live in Zion Township, IL take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Zion Township without a car?
8.4% of households in Zion Township have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Zion Township?
8.1% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Zion Township worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zion township, Lake County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zion township, Lake County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zion township, Lake County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Zion township, Lake County, Illinois (county subdivision:84233, in state:17 county:097).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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