Zion, Illinois

Zion, Illinois
Motto(s): 
"Historic past, dynamic future"
Location of Zion in Lake County, Illinois.
Location of Zion in Lake County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 42°27′12″N 87°50′25″W / 42.45333°N 87.84028°W / 42.45333; -87.84028
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyLake
FoundedJuly 1901
Founded byJohn Alexander Dowie
Named forMount Zion, Israel
Government
 • MayorBilly McKinney
Area
 • Total9.93 sq mi (25.72 km2)
 • Land9.93 sq mi (25.72 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
615 ft (187 m)
Highest elevation
(9th St and Greenbay Rd.)
740 ft (230 m)
Lowest elevation
582 ft (177 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total24,655
 • Density2,482.63/sq mi (958.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
60099
Area codes847, 224
FIPS code17-84220
Wikimedia CommonsZion, Illinois
Websitewww.cityofzion.com

Zion is a city in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 24,655.[2]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Zion city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.