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Zionsville, IN

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Zionsville, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 26
Population31,442
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density468people per mi²
Median Age42.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

162/100

62% above national average

C+

The Real Cost of Living in Zionsville, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $26k$49k
Comfortable $106k$155k
Luxury $287k+$446k+
Elite (Top 5%) $366k+$567k+
Affordability Ratio

102%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
36
Positive
22
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

2.9mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

3mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

6.2mi

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport

18.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Zionsville, IN

3.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf8Nearest 3.4 mi
Camping7Nearest 17.3 mi
Marina0Nearest 10.8 mi
Winery3Nearest 4 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 9.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$159k+4.1%
112% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$786k
20% above US avg
College Educated
71.0%
103% above US avg
WFH
25.2%
76% above US avg
Homeownership
85.4%
31% above US avg
Median Home
$544k
93% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 98% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
2.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−24.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−0.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.21 / 1k Residents88% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−47.7%
Burglary
0.15 / 1k Residents88% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
1.57 / 1k Residents77% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.21 / 1k Residents84% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+15Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Zionsville, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season189 days253 frost-free
Annual Rainfall44.6"
Elevation919 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor18 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair468/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Fair3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B-
FairInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Strong Wind, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 291 mi · coast 573 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityIndianapolis867k people are 18 mi away
Nearest Major Airport19 miHub-class commercial airport
Distance to State Capital18 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison13 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T10:06:46.000Z

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