Zion, Illinois · ZIP 60099

Zion — ZIP 60099

Zion (60099) scores 54/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $269K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share28%

Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100

Avg reading proficiency10%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$269K

Median rent$1,526/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$269K

Median Rent

$1,526/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,613

Violent Crime

799

Property Crime

4,814

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lake County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch	09–12	2,114	Not reported	13%
Beach Park Middle School	06–08	715	Not reported	14%
Zion-Benton East High School	09–12	419	Not reported	12%
Kenneth Murphy School	KG–05	394	Not reported	8%
Shiloh Park Middle School	06–08	358	Not reported	6%
West Elementary School	03–05	339	Not reported	5%
Elmwood Elem School	03–05	336	Not reported	7%
Zion Central Middle School	06–08	330	Not reported	7%
Oak Crest School	PK–05	308	Not reported	22%
Beulah Park Elem School	PK–02	289	Not reported	Not reported
East Elementary School	PK–02	275	Not reported	Not reported
Lakeview School	PK–02	249	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

30,485

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

34.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 60099 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 60099 has a school score of 42/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 60099 is approximately $269K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 60099 in Zion has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.