Zionsville, Indiana

Zionsville, Indiana
Town

Looking north along Main Street, 2008

Location of Zionsville in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 39°57′11″N 86°16′10″W / 39.95306°N 86.26944°W / 39.95306; -86.26944Coordinates: 39°57′11″N 86°16′10″W / 39.95306°N 86.26944°W / 39.95306; -86.26944
Country United States
State Indiana
County Boone
Township Eagle
Area[1]
 • Total 10.30 sq mi (26.68 km2)
 • Land 10.26 sq mi (26.57 km2)
 • Water 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2)
Elevation 843 ft (257 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 14,160
 • Estimate (2013[3]) 25,115
 • Density 1,380.1/sq mi (532.9/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 46077
Area code(s) 317
FIPS code 18-86372
GNIS feature ID 0446483[4]
Website zionsville-in.gov
[5][6]

Zionsville is a suburban town located in the extreme southeast area of Boone County, Indiana, United States, in Eagle Township, northwest of Indianapolis. The population was 14,127 at the 2010 census.[7]

Zionsville promotes itself as a tourist attraction around its village-styled downtown area. This area primarily consists of Main Street, paved entirely in brick, which is lined with small stores and restaurants.

History

Historical marker near the corner of Main and Cedar streets.

Zionsville was laid out in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point.[8] It was named for William Zion, a pioneer settler.[9]

Abraham Lincoln made a whistle-stop speech in Zionsville in 1861 when traveling to his inauguration.[10]

Town Hall (Castle Hall) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[11]

Geography

Zionsville is located at 39°57′11″N 86°16′10″W / 39.95306°N 86.26944°W / 39.95306; -86.26944 (39.953092, -86.269462).[12] According to the 2010 census, Zionsville has a total area of 10.298 square miles (26.67 km2), of which 10.26 square miles (26.57 km2) (or 99.63%) is land and 0.038 square miles (0.10 km2) (or 0.37%) is water.[1] It is about 17 minutes northwest of downtown Indianapolis.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Zionsville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[13]

Transportation

Airport

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860364—
1870956162.6%
1880855−10.6%
1890825−3.5%
1900765−7.3%
19108409.8%
192095713.9%
19301,13118.2%
19401,31416.2%
19501,53616.9%
19601,82218.6%
19701,8571.9%
19803,948112.6%
19905,28133.8%
20008,77566.2%
201014,16061.4%
Est. 201425,734[14]81.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[15]
2013 Estimate[16]

According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the town was $108,420, and the per capita income was $48,692. 3.0% of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in the town was $355,800.[17]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 14,160 people, 5,129 households, and 3,872 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,380.1 inhabitants per square mile (532.9/km2). There were 5,539 housing units at an average density of 539.9 per square mile (208.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.0% White, 1.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 5,129 households of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the town was 39.6 years. 31.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 8,775 people, 3,063 households, and 2,407 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,512.9 people per square mile (584.1/km²). There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of 546.4 per square mile (211.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% White, 0.33% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.

There were 3,063 households out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the town the population was spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $81,770, and the median income for a family was $95,359. Males had a median income of $62,334 versus $35,823 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,049.

In popular culture

Cultural features

Gazebo at the site of the town's first railroad depot. Located in Lincoln Park.

Shops

Several blocks of Main Street in Zionsville have been intentionally groomed to give off a "village" air, specifically to attract shopping from nearby larger communities. In addition, Main Street has been paved entirely in brick and the street lamps and other features (such as a lower speed limit) are maintained to encourage visitors and residents to spend a good deal of time shopping on foot along the length of the street.

Festivals

One of Zionsville's seasonal attractions, the July Fourth fireworks show hosted by the local Lion's Club, brings in people from across Indiana. Unlike many of the Independence Day celebrations in major cities, the Zionsville fireworks show has no music integrated into the performance, although there are concerts before the display. There is also the Fall Festival which has a parade featuring sports teams, organizations from Zionsville and surrounding communities, and the Middle and High School marching bands. There is also a festival at the Lion's Park with attractions like rides, games, and food. It lasts for one weekend in September.

Camps

Zionsville contains the Goldman Union Camp Institute (or GUCI), a Jewish camp that is part of the URJ (Union for Reform Judaism).

Education

Zionsville Community School Corporation enjoys a very strong reputation. For the past half decade Zionsville schools have been in the top 5 best schools in the state according to Indianapolis Monthly. Zionsville schools have rivalries with neighboring Carmel schools, Lebanon schools, and Pike Township schools in Indianapolis. The superintendent of schools is Scott Robison, who joined Zionsville schools in 2006.[19]

The following Zionsville Schools are covered under the Zionsville Community Schools (ZCS) district, which covers a large area that extends beyond Zionsville proper.

Notable people

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-07-11.
  4. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ Town of Zionsville
  6. ↑ (PDF) http://web.archive.org/web/20101129180645/http://zionsvillechamber.org/documents/annual_report_rev0609_LR.pdf. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 29, 2010. Retrieved August 23, 2009. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
  8. ↑ Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana. Carlon & Hollenbeck. 1887. p. 49.
  9. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The origin of certain place names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 334.
  10. ↑ O'Guinn, Helen W. (1 September 2004). Indianapolis: Getaways about Two Hours Away. Globe Pequot Press. p. 1. ISBN 978-0-7627-2974-6.
  11. ↑ Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  12. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  13. ↑ Climate Summary for Zionsville, Indiana
  14. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  16. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  17. ↑ Zionsville (town) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau
  18. ↑ Chanukah Hymns | Saturday Night Live - Yahoo Screen
  19. ↑ Leadership Team | Zionsville Community Schools
  20. ↑ Murphy, Tom; Soldysko, Brian; Tarm, Michael; Cushman, Hannah (August 19, 2015). "Fogle to plead guilty to sex acts with minors, child porn". Associated Press/Yahoo! News.

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