How many renters in Zion, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.6% (±8.4 points) of renting households in Zion, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.6% (±8.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Zion
| Share of income spent on rent | Zion | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±4.3 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±5.1 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±4.8 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.1% (±5.6 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.7% (±5.1 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±6.7 points) | 40.1% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Zion against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Zion | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±6.7 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±2.5 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,036 (±$8,196) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,186 (±$96) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Zion, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Zion ranks 23 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 565 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Zion
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion | — | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Zion Township | 0.0 mi | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beach Park | 1.7 mi | 54.3% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop Harbor | 1.8 mi | 54.9% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Lake County) | 1.9 mi | 42.5% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wadsworth | 3.8 mi | 50.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Prairie | 5.0 mi | 41.6% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport Township | 5.0 mi | 47.1% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waukegan Township | 5.9 mi | 49.9% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Grant Township (Lake County) | 57.7% (±14.6 points) |
| 18 | Round Lake Beach | 57.6% (±11.0 points) |
| 19 | Moraine Township | 56.0% (±8.4 points) |
| 20 | Round Lake | 55.5% (±19.3 points) |
| 21 | Cuba Township | 55.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 22 | Winthrop Harbor | 54.9% (±26.2 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Zion | 54.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Zion Township | 54.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 25 | Beach Park | 54.3% (±27.6 points) |
| 26 | Gurnee | 53.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 27 | Shields Township | 53.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 28 | Warren Township (Lake County) | 52.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 29 | Venetian Village | 52.4% (±38.1 points) |
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
Are renters in Zion rent-burdened?
54.6% of renting households in Zion pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Zion spend on rent?
The median renting household in Zion, IL spends 31.7% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zion city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zion city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zion city, Illinois
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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