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'''Zionsville''' is a town located in the extreme southeast area of ]. The population was 8,775 at the 2000 census.
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Zionsville is most commonly known for is high amount of teenage ] (mainly freshman boys) and as an affluent suburb of ]. It promotes itself as a tourist attraction around its self-consciously village-styled downtown area. This area primarily consists of Main Street, paved entirely in ]. The majority of the town, however, has the look and feel of a typical smaller (if well-off) Indiana municipality. Even though Zionsville is in ], the town tends to be more tied with ] and ] due to being in the extreme southeast corner of ] thus making it immediately adjacent to ] and ]. As a result of this, Zionsville residents tend to work in these other cities.
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'''Zionsville''' is a suburban town located in the extreme southeast area of ], ], United States, northwest of ]. The population was 14,160 at the ],<ref name="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |work=American FactFinder |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census |access-date=December 1, 2012 }}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> 30,693 at the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/zionsvilletownindiana |access-date=October 4, 2022 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref>

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


==History== ==History==
]
The current town of Zionsville began as a promotion by railway speculator William Zion, who partnered with Boone County landowner Elijah Cross to build a railway station on Cross's land in Eagle Township. The town was chartered in ], and the first resident was John Miller, who built and lived in a boarding house. By the ] census, the population was counted at 364. In this period, local businesses and houses of worship, specifically the local ] and ] parishes relocated from nearby ], which had also been platted on land originally owned by Cross. According to the local Chamber of Commerce ] made a whistle-stop speech in Zionsville in ] when traveling to his inauguration.
Zionsville was laid out in 1852 when the railroad was extended to that point.<ref>{{cite book|title=Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana|url=https://archive.org/details/earlylifetimesin00hard|year=1887|publisher=Carlon & Hollenbeck|page=}}</ref> It was named for William Zion, a pioneer settler.<ref>{{cite book|last=Gannett|first=Henry|title=The origin of certain place names in the United States|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=Govt. Print. Off.|page=}}</ref>


] made a ] in Zionsville in 1861 when traveling to his inauguration. Later, after his assassination in 1865, the train carrying Lincoln’s body passed through Zionsville on its circuitous route to his final rest in Springfield, Illinois. <ref>{{cite book|last=O'Guinn|first=Helen W.|title=Indianapolis: Getaways about Two Hours Away|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sYweil-KXeUC&pg=PA1|date=September 1, 2004|publisher=Globe Pequot Press|isbn=978-0-7627-2974-6|page=1}}</ref>
For much of the rest of its history, Zionsville has led a quiet existence, relying primarily upon its existence as a stop on passenger rail lines and later as a shopping destination or ]. While ] and other demographic changes in nearby Indianapolis greatly enlarged Carmel and ], especially since the imposition of ] in ], Zionsville had remained a much smaller locale until growth began to pick up into the mid to late ].


] was listed on the ] in 1983.<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>
Today, Zionsville is wrestling with the prospect of being a fast-growing community. It had kept strict control on growth since the ], but had since been relaxed. Nevertheless, there is tension between those who would develop the town and residents who opposed the problems attendant upon unlimited urban growth. New developments are arising on the outskirts of town that stretch northwest to ] a mile away. These are not part of Zionsville, proper, but residents still require new facilities. In addition, attempts by developers have been made to secure approval for the construction of multi-story business buildings in the downtown/Main Street tourist area. Likewise, westward expansion from Carmel has begun to "spill over" into Boone County, with attendant controversy.


]
Zionsville's most recent major encounter with expansion has been the heavy controversy over the building of a ] in the town limits. So far most poople from Zionsville who have been outspoken on the issue have opposed the construction and it has been delayed.
In the 1920s, the town was known as "The ] City" due to the success of two nurseries in the area in growing the flower. Starting in 2019, the Zionsville Cultural District brought the name back to promote the city, in conjunction with giving away free flowers to grow and the painting of a mural.<ref name="DahliaCityCurrent">{{cite news |last1=Skinner |first1=Anna |title=The Dahlia City: Zionsville Cultural District works to bring back town's moniker • Current Publishing |url=https://youarecurrent.com/2019/08/20/the-dahlia-city-zionsville-cultural-district-works-to-bring-back-towns-moniker/ |access-date=April 18, 2023 |work=Current |date=August 20, 2019}}</ref>


==Geography== ==Geography==
Zionsville is located approximately {{convert|15|mi|km}} northwest of ]. According to the 2010 census, Zionsville has a total area of {{convert|10.298|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|10.26|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 99.63%) is land and {{convert|0.038|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 0.37%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
Zionsville is located at {{coor dms|39|57|11|N|86|16|10|W|city}} (39.953092, -86.269462){{GR|1}}. It is about 17 minutes northwest of ].
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In 2010, Zionsville annexed {{convert|39.5|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of land in ] and ] townships. This increased the area of the town to {{convert|49.7|sqmi|sqkm|2}} and added 9,159 residents as of 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Cohen|first1=Darryl T.|title=Population Trends in Incorporated Places: 2000 to 2013|url=https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/library/publications/2015/demo/p25-1142.pdf|website=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 10, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=Scott|title=Zionsville is model for Indiana in voluntary governmental consolidation|url=http://www.indianaeconomicdigest.net/main.asp?SectionID=31&subsectionID=303&articleID=53403|website=Indiana Economic Digest|access-date=October 16, 2017}}</ref> In 2014, Zionsville gained an additional {{convert|3.9|sqmi|sqkm|2}} of area as a result of annexing portions of ], bringing the current area of the town to {{convert|53.63|sqmi|sqkm|2}}.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Rose|first1=Rod|title=Indiana Supreme Court upholds merger of Zionsville and Perry Township|url=http://indianaeconomicdigest.com/main.asp?SectionID=31&SubSectionID=133&ArticleID=82725|website=Indiana Economic Digest|access-date=October 16, 2017}}</ref>
According to the ], the town has a total area of 15.2 ] (5.9 ]). 15.0 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.19%) is water.

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. According to the ] system, Zionsville has a ], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. Its inclusion in this climatic type is because of its four distinct seasons, large ranges between high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures, and enough precipitation to exclude arid or semi-arid classification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=593508&cityname=Zionsville,+Indiana,+United+States+of+America&units=|title=Zionsville, Indiana Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase}}</ref>


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 8,775 people, 3,063 households, and 2,407 families residing in the town. The ] was 584.1/km² (1,512.9/mi²). There were 3,169 housing G-Units at an average density of 211.0/km² (546.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.8% ], 0.3% ], 0.1% ], 1.1% ], 0.3% from ], and 0.4% combined from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 1.0% of the poopulation.
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|2010= 14160
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According to the 2016-2020 ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/search-results.html|title=Search Results|website=The United States Census Bureau}}</ref> the median income for a household in the town was $137,265,<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US census Zionsville IN median household income |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/INC110220#INC110220}}</ref> and the per capita income was $66,898.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US census Zionsville Indiana per capita income |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/INC910220#INC910220}}</ref> 3.8%<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US Census Zionsville Indiana persons in poverty |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/IPE120221#IPE120221}}</ref> of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in the town was $406,800.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US Census QuickFacts Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/zionsvilletownindiana}}</ref>
There were 3,063 households out of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.5% were ] 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 69 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.23.


===2020 census===
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.


As of the ] of 2020, there were 30,693 people, and 10,061 households in the town.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/zionsvilletownindiana |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref> The population density was {{convert|455.3|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|inhabitants&nbsp;|inhabitants}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 US Census Zionsville Indiana population per square mile |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/POP060220#POP060220}}</ref> The racial makeup of the town was 91.4% ], 1.4% ], 0.2% ], 4.3% ], and 2.0% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.2% of the population.
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 ] for the town was $35,049. About 4.0% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the ], including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.


There were 10,061 households, of which 73.9% were ] living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.7% were non-families. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.06.
==Schools==


The median age in the town was 39.1 years. 28.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zionsville town, Indiana |url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/zionsvilletownindiana/AGE135221#AGE135221 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=www.census.gov |language=en}}</ref>
The following Zionsville Schools are covered under the Zionsville Community Schools (ZCS) district, which covers a large area that extends beyond ] Proper.


The ] for a householder in the town was $137,265. Males had a median income of $92,833 versus $65,622 for females. The per capita income for the town was $66,898.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville, IN {{!}} Data USA |url=https://datausa.io/profile/geo/zionsville-in/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=datausa.io |language=en}}</ref>
===High Schools===
] (formerly Zionsville High School)


===Middle Schools=== ===2010 census===
As of the ]<ref name="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|access-date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 14,160 people, 5,129 households, and 3,872 families living in the town. The ] was {{convert|1380.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 5,539 housing units at an average density of {{convert|539.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 94.0% ], 1.2% ], 0.1% ], 2.7% ], 0.5% from ], and 1.4% from two or more races. ] or ] 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 ] 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; 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
*Currently, Zionsville West Middle School only houses grade 5 and grade 6 students who live in the western reaches of the ZCS district.


===Elementary Schools=== ===2000 census===
As of the ] of 2000, there were 8,775 people, 3,063 households, and 2,407 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,512.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of {{convert|546.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.78% ], 0.33% ], 0.11% ], 1.07% ], 0.32% from ], and 0.39% from two or more races. ] or ] 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 ] 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 ] for the town was $35,049.
]


==Government==
]
Zionsville has utilized a ] since 2015,<ref name="Indystar">{{cite web|url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/boone-county/zionsville/2015/06/02/indiana-court-of-appeals-overturns-ruling-in-zionsville-reorganization/28384147/|title=Decision suddenly gives Zionsville a mayor, more residents|access-date=July 20, 2020|date=June 2, 2015|website=www.indystar.com}}</ref> and is one of only two Indiana "towns" with a mayor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2021 |title=Communication breakdown: How the relationship between Zionsville's mayor and town council 'soured' and whether it can be salvaged • Current Publishing |url=https://www.youarecurrent.com/2021/09/20/communication-breakdown-how-the-relationship-between-zionsvilles-mayor-and-town-council-soured-and-whether-it-can-be-salvaged/ |access-date=October 4, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref> The current mayor, ], was elected in 2023, succeeding Emily Styron.<ref name="Current Publishing">{{cite web|url=https://youarecurrent.com/2023/07/13/stehr-will-run-unopposed-in-general-election|title=Stehr will run unopposed in general election|access-date=January 2, 2024|date=July 13, 2023|website=www.youarecurrent.com}}</ref> The town council consists of 7 members, currently 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boonecounty.in.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2019-General-Election-Results.pdf|title=2019 General Election Results}}</ref>


==Cultural Features== ===List of mayors===
===Shops of Zionsville===
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 ]) are maintained to encourage visitors and residents to spend a good deal of time shopping on foot along the length of the street.


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===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.
! №
! Portrait
! Mayor
! Term of office
! Election
! colspan=2 | Party
|-
| 1
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| Jeff Papa<ref name=Indystar/>
| June 2, 2015<br />–<br />January 1, 2016
| —
| style="background-color:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}" |
| ]
|-
| 2
|
| Tim Haak<ref name="IBJ">{{cite web|url=https://www.ibj.com/articles/democrat-beats-republican-incumbent-in-zionsville-mayoral-race|title=Democrat beats Republican incumbent in Zionsville mayoral race|access-date=July 20, 2020|date=November 5, 2019|website=www.ibj.com}}</ref>
| January 1, 2016<br />–<br />January 1, 2020
| 2015
| style="background-color:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}" |
| ]
|-
| 3
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| Emily Styron<ref name=IBJ/>
| January 1, 2020<br />–<br />January 1, 2024
| 2019
| style="background-color:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}}" |
| ]
|-
|4
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| ]<ref name=IBJ/>
| January 1, 2024<br />–<br />Incumbent
| 2023
| style="background-color:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}}" |
| ]
|}


==Miscellany== ==Education==
]]]
Zionsville is the hometown of ] star ].
], which encompasses an area in Eagle and Union townships extending beyond Zionsville town limits, enjoys a very strong reputation. For the past half decade, it has been ranked among the top five public school corporations in Indiana by '']'' magazine. Zionsville schools have rivalries with schools in neighboring ], ], and ] in Indianapolis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/zionsville-eagles-(zionsville,in)/rival.htm|title=Rivalry - Zionsville High School (IN) - MaxPreps|website=www.maxpreps.com}}</ref> The superintendent of schools is Rebecca Coffman, who started with Zionsville schools in 2001.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/boone-county/2023/01/27/zionsville-community-schools-new-superintendent-rebecca-coffman-qa/69822990007/ |url-status=live |archive-date=January 28, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128065756/https://eu.indystar.com/story/news/local/boone-county/2023/01/27/zionsville-community-schools-new-superintendent-rebecca-coffman-qa/69822990007/ |last=Fradette |first=Rachel |date=January 27, 2023 |website=] |language=en |access-date=August 9, 2023 |title=Rebecca Coffman began her career in a Zionsville classroom. Now she's the superintendent}}</ref> She replaced Scott Robison, who joined the district in 2006 and served as the superintendent until his retirement in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cms.zcs.k12.in.us/?q=node/26|title=Zionsville Community Schools|website=cms.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
;List of schools - Zionsville Community School Corporation:
* ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville Community High School |url=https://zhs.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=zhs.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Zionsville Middle School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville Middle School |url=https://zms.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=zms.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Zionsville West Middle School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zionsville West Middle |url=https://zwm.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=zwm.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Eagle Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eagle Elementary |url=https://eag.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=eag.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Pleasant View Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pleasant View Elementary |url=https://pve.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=pve.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Stonegate Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Stonegate Elementary |url=https://sge.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=sge.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Union Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Union Elementary |url=https://uni.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=uni.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Boone Meadow Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Boone Meadow Elementary |url=https://bme.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=bme.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>
* Trailside Elementary School<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trailside Elementary School |url=https://tse.zcs.k12.in.us/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=tse.zcs.k12.in.us}}</ref>


The town has a lending library, the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/bccn/Boone_County_Libraries.html | title=Libraries in Boone County, Indiana | publisher=Boone County Community Network | access-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref>
Zionsville is home of ] pitcher ].


==Cultural features==
Zionsville is the home of ] star ].
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Zionsville is home to the {{notatypo|SullivanMunce}} Cultural Center, which includes the P.H. Sullivan Museum, Munce Art Center, a genealogy center, and a welcome center. It features a collection of artifacts related to the town's history and hosts numerous programming and events throughout the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sullivanmunce.org/|title=SullivanMunce Cultural Center |date=June 10, 2024}}</ref>
Zionsville is also the home of ] punter ].

One of Zionsville's seasonal attractions, the ] 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zionsvillelions.com/events/fall-festival|title=Fall Festival|date=April 9, 2012}}</ref>

Zionsville contains the Goldman Union Camp Institute (or GUCI), a Jewish camp that is part of the URJ (]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Directions to Camp |url=https://guci.org/about/directions-to-camp/ |website=URJ GUCI Goldman Union Camp Institute - Jewish Summer Camp and Retreat Center |access-date=October 10, 2019}}</ref>

==Transportation==
'''Highways'''
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* ] ]
* ] ]
* ] ] - concurrent with Interstate 65, 465, and 865
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'''Airports'''<br />
The ] (KTYQ) is located approximately five ]s (5.8 ], 9.3 ]) north of Zionsville's downtown area and acts as a reliever airport for ].

'''Railroads and Trails'''<br />
The Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad line traversing Zionsville was owned and operated by a number of companies from its inception in 1852 until it was abandoned in 1976.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abandonedrails.com/Lafayette_to_Indianapolis|title=Abandoned Rails: Lafayette to Indianapolis|website=www.abandonedrails.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.in.gov/indot/files/Rail_STBFilings.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210929232805/https://www.in.gov/indot/files/Rail_STBFilings.pdf|archive-date=September 29, 2021|title=Indiana Railroad Abandonments|access-date=August 10, 2023}}</ref> In the 1990s, Zionsville re-purposed portions of the former railroad line as a ]. It is currently known as Big-4 Rail Trail.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/features/hot-on-the-trails-big-4-rail/|title=Hot On The Trails: Zionsville's Big-4 Rail Trail - Indianapolis Monthly|date=May 30, 2017}}</ref> The Rail Trail links various parks, neighborhoods, and points of interest throughout the town, including Heritage Park, Jennings Field, and Starkey Park, and is within walking distance of Mulberry Fields and the downtown village. The trail is surrounded by trees for most of its length. It is currently undergoing construction to expand its south end.

==Notable people==
* ], federal judge
* ], NFL official
* ], CEO of ] and president of ]
* ], American drag racer
* ], former Indianapolis Colts and ] safety
* ], former Indianapolis Colts linebacker
* ], former announcer of the ]
* ], former Indianapolis Colts tight end
* ], former fertility doctor
* ], former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
* ], former NBA player
* ], former ] basketball coach
* ], former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle
* ], former Subway spokesman<ref>{{cite news|title=Fogle to plead guilty to sex acts with minors, child porn|publisher=]/]|url=https://news.yahoo.com/tv-report-ex-subway-pitchman-admit-child-porn-054612244--finance.html?bcmt=comments-postbox#|date=August 19, 2015|author1=Murphy, Tom |author2=Soldysko, Brian |author3=Tarm, Michael |author4=Cushman, Hannah }}</ref>
* ], former ] and ] small forward
* ], race car driver
* ], former president of ] and ]
* ], fashion model
* ], college basketball coach, notably of the Indiana State Sycamores
* ], Carolina Hurricanes NHL defenseman
* ], Cleveland Indians pitcher
* ], former NBA player
* ], former Indianapolis Colts linebacker
* ], artist
* ], former Indianapolis Colts head coach
* ], former Indiana Pacers Forward
* ], country music singer
* ], former Indianapolis Colts defensive back
* ], former Indianapolis Colts and Green Bay Packers center
* ], poet
* ], former Indianapolis Colts punter
* ], former Indiana Pacers center
* ], former WTHR news anchor, current Mayor
* ], former NBA player
* ], Boston Celtics president of basketball operations
* ], federal judge
* ], former Indianapolis Colts and ] tight end
* ], former NFL quarterback
* ], triathlete
* ], professional tennis player
* ], grew up in Brownsburg, but currently teaches at Zionsville Middle School

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Town in Indiana, United States
Zionsville, Indiana
Town
Looking north along Main Street, 2008Looking north along Main Street, 2008
Flag of Zionsville, IndianaFlagOfficial logo of Zionsville, IndianaLogo
Location of Zionsville in Boone County, Indiana.Location of Zionsville in Boone County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°59′23″N 86°19′06″W / 39.98972°N 86.31833°W / 39.98972; -86.31833
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyBoone
TownshipsEagle, Union, Perry
Government
 • MayorJohn Stehr (R)
Area
 • Total67.34 sq mi (174.41 km)
 • Land67.22 sq mi (174.09 km)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.32 km)
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Population
 • Total30,603
 • Density455.29/sq mi (175.79/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code46077
Area code317
FIPS code18-86372
GNIS feature ID2397761
Websitezionsville-in.gov

Zionsville is a suburban town located in the extreme southeast area of Boone County, Indiana, United States, northwest of Indianapolis. The population was 14,160 at the 2010 census, 30,693 at the 2020 census.

Zionsville promotes itself as a tourist attraction, centered on its village-styled downtown area. This area consists primarily of Main Street, paved entirely in brick, which is lined with small retail 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. It was named for William Zion, a pioneer settler.

Abraham Lincoln made a whistle-stop speech in Zionsville in 1861 when traveling to his inauguration. Later, after his assassination in 1865, the train carrying Lincoln’s body passed through Zionsville on its circuitous route to his final rest in Springfield, Illinois.

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

Mural depicting the nickname "The Dahlia City" in Zionsville

In the 1920s, the town was known as "The Dahlia City" due to the success of two nurseries in the area in growing the flower. Starting in 2019, the Zionsville Cultural District brought the name back to promote the city, in conjunction with giving away free flowers to grow and the painting of a mural.

Geography

Zionsville is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Downtown Indianapolis. According to the 2010 census, Zionsville has a total area of 10.298 square miles (26.67 km), of which 10.26 square miles (26.57 km) (or 99.63%) is land and 0.038 square miles (0.10 km) (or 0.37%) is water.

In 2010, Zionsville annexed 39.5 square miles (102.30 km) of land in Eagle and Union townships. This increased the area of the town to 49.7 square miles (128.72 km) and added 9,159 residents as of 2013. In 2014, Zionsville gained an additional 3.9 square miles (10.10 km) of area as a result of annexing portions of Perry Township, bringing the current area of the town to 53.63 square miles (138.90 km).

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Zionsville has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. Its inclusion in this climatic type is because of its four distinct seasons, large ranges between high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures, and enough precipitation to exclude arid or semi-arid classification.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1860365—
1870956161.9%
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%
202030,603116.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2016-2020 American Community Survey, the median income for a household in the town was $137,265, and the per capita income was $66,898. 3.8% of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line. The median value of owner-occupied housing units in the town was $406,800.

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 30,693 people, and 10,061 households in the town. The population density was 455.3 inhabitants per square mile (175.8 inhabitants/km). The racial makeup of the town was 91.4% White, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.3% Asian, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 10,061 households, of which 73.9% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.7% were non-families. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the town was 39.1 years. 28.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median income for a householder in the town was $137,265. Males had a median income of $92,833 versus $65,622 for females. The per capita income for the town was $66,898.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 14,160 people, 5,129 households, and 3,872 families living in the town. The population density was 1,380.1 inhabitants per square mile (532.9/km). There were 5,539 housing units at an average density of 539.9 per square mile (208.5/km). 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; 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 living in the town. The population density was 1,512.9 inhabitants per square mile (584.1/km). There were 3,169 housing units at an average density of 546.4 per square mile (211.0/km). 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.

Government

Zionsville has utilized a mayor-council government since 2015, and is one of only two Indiana "towns" with a mayor. The current mayor, John Stehr, was elected in 2023, succeeding Emily Styron. The town council consists of 7 members, currently 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat.

List of mayors

№ Portrait Mayor Term of office Election Party
1 Jeff Papa June 2, 2015
–
January 1, 2016 		— Republican
2 Tim Haak January 1, 2016
–
January 1, 2020 		2015 Republican
3 Emily Styron January 1, 2020
–
January 1, 2024 		2019 Democratic
4 John Stehr January 1, 2024
–
Incumbent 		2023 Republican

Education

Zionsville Community High School

Zionsville Community Schools, which encompasses an area in Eagle and Union townships extending beyond Zionsville town limits, enjoys a very strong reputation. For the past half decade, it has been ranked among the top five public school corporations in Indiana by Indianapolis Monthly magazine. Zionsville schools have rivalries with schools in neighboring Carmel, Lebanon, and Pike Township in Indianapolis. The superintendent of schools is Rebecca Coffman, who started with Zionsville schools in 2001. She replaced Scott Robison, who joined the district in 2006 and served as the superintendent until his retirement in 2023.

List of schools - Zionsville Community School Corporation
  • Zionsville Community High School
  • Zionsville Middle School
  • Zionsville West Middle School
  • Eagle Elementary School
  • Pleasant View Elementary School
  • Stonegate Elementary School
  • Union Elementary School
  • Boone Meadow Elementary School
  • Trailside Elementary School

The town has a lending library, the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library.

Cultural features

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

Zionsville is home to the SullivanMunce Cultural Center, which includes the P.H. Sullivan Museum, Munce Art Center, a genealogy center, and a welcome center. It features a collection of artifacts related to the town's history and hosts numerous programming and events throughout the year.

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.

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

Transportation

Highways

Airports
The Indianapolis Executive Airport (KTYQ) is located approximately five nautical miles (5.8 mi, 9.3 km) north of Zionsville's downtown area and acts as a reliever airport for Indianapolis International Airport.

Railroads and Trails
The Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad line traversing Zionsville was owned and operated by a number of companies from its inception in 1852 until it was abandoned in 1976. In the 1990s, Zionsville re-purposed portions of the former railroad line as a shared use path. It is currently known as Big-4 Rail Trail. The Rail Trail links various parks, neighborhoods, and points of interest throughout the town, including Heritage Park, Jennings Field, and Starkey Park, and is within walking distance of Mulberry Fields and the downtown village. The trail is surrounded by trees for most of its length. It is currently undergoing construction to expand its south end.

Notable people

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