ZENIX INCOME FUND INC
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                                   Z E N I X
                                     INCOME
                                   FUND INC.
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The fund name is printed in the upper left-hand corner.
A picture of the New York Stock Exchange building is shown on
half the cover diagonally. A circle showing the "Z" and "X"
from the fund name is run together and is centered.

                                       QUARTERLY REPORT
                                        JUNE 30, 1995
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                             ZENIX INCOME FUND INC.
                                     

June 30, 1995

DEAR
SHAREHOLDER:  We are pleased to provide the first quarter report and
              portfolio  of  investments for  the Zenix  Income Fund
              Inc. for the period ended June 30, 1995. Over the past
              three months the Fund  paid dividends totaling  $0.186
              per   share.   The   table   below   shows  annualized
              distribution rates based on  the Fund's June 30,  1995
              net  asset  value per  share  and its  New  York Stock
              Exchange closing price.


                
              ANNUALIZED DISTRIBUTION RATE
              $6.03    (NAV)     12.33%
              $6.50   (NYSE)     11.44%


                   Effective June 1, 1995, the Fund reduced its monthly dividend
                rate from  $0.063  to  $0.060 per  share,  reflecting  its  more
                defensive  portfolio  structure  of  higher  cash  reserves  and
                stronger credit quality than in the prior three month period. We
                believe that  in what  appears to  be a  deteriorating  economic
                environment, a more conservative portfolio strategy is warranted
                until economic conditions stabilize later this year.

                   The  Fund generated a positive total  return of 5.93% for the
                past three months and 14.03% for the past six months. The Fund's
                three month performance compares favorably to the 6.01%  average
                total  return for all closed-end high yield funds as reported by
                Lipper Analytical  Services,  a major  mutual  fund  performance
                tracking  organization. The  Fund's three  month performance was
                clearly enhanced not only by  the continued decline in  interest
                rates  in the  second quarter  of 1995,  but also  its leveraged
                structure. The  Fund's six  month  performance, which  was  well
                above  the closed-end high yield  mutual fund average of 12.14%,
                was positively impacted  by a  combination of  factors with  the
                major one being the significant decline in interest rates so far
                in  1995.  Most significantly,  Zenix's leveraged  structure, in
                addition to being supportive of an above-average dividend yield,
                amplified the advance  in the  Fund's net asset  value over  the
                past six months.
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                   Shown  below  is  a table  of  relevant  statistics regarding
                leverage, market prices, net asset values and dividend  payments
                over the past twelve months.

                                        FINANCIAL DATA PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
                                                                     (UNAUDITED)




                                                          INTEREST
                                                          RATE ON      INTEREST
                                                        SENIOR MON-    RATE ON
                     NYSE     NET             DIVIDEND   EY MARKET     PNC BANK
 RECORD             CLOSING  ASSET  DIVIDEND REINVESTED  NOTES DUE      CREDIT
  DATE    PAY DATE  PRICE*   VALUE*   PAID     PRICE        1995       FACILITY
                                              
- --------  --------  -------  -----  -------   -------- ---------   ---------

 7/22/94  7/29/94    $7.375  $6.34   $.0680     $7.01       4.380%   --
 8/24/94  8/31/94     7.250   6.11    .0690      6.89       4.450    --
 9/23/94  9/30/94     6.875   6.05    .0690      6.53       4.649    --
10/24/94  10/31/94    6.875   5.96    .0690      6.53       5.049    --
11/22/94  11/30/94    6.625   5.81    .0690      6.29       5.600    --
12/22/94  12/30/94    6.250   5.62    .1256      5.94       5.989    --
 1/24/95  1/31/95     6.250   5.58    .0690      5.94       5.799    --
 2/21/95  2/28/95     6.250   5.78    .0630      5.94       5.990    --
 3/24/95  3/31/95     6.625   5.87    .0630      6.29       5.874    --
 4/21/95  4/28/95     6.625   5.96    .0630      6.29       6.150    --
 5/23/95  5/31/95     6.875   6.10    .0630      6.53         --   6.463
 6/23/95  6/30/95     6.625   6.03    .0600      6.29         --   6.463

The  reinvestment price is the greater of 98% of the net asset value ("NAV") per
share or 95% of the current market price on valuation date if shares are issued.
If the market price is lower than NAV, shares are purchased in the market.
*As of Record Date.


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             MARKET AND ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

                   Economic growth continued to erode  in the second quarter  of
                1995 with the slowdown in consumption expenditures intensifying.
                The  retail  sector of  the economy  appeared even  softer, with
                little pricing power on the part of most retail chains. Even the
                automobile  industry,  which  was  very  strong  in  1994,   has
                encountered  weaker sales  trends in  1995. As  mentioned in our
                last quarterly report  to shareholders,  individuals financed  a
                large portion of their purchases with debt throughout 1994. As a
                result,  individuals' debt levels are  back to high levels. This
                is probably acting  as a  drag on  consumption expenditures  and
                could continue to hamper consumption trends for the rest of 1995
                as  consumer  debt levels  are brought  down to  more manageable
                percentages. The  industrial  side  of  the  economy  which  has
                benefited  from  strong  overseas  demand  also  appears  to  be
                moderating based upon recent  economic statistics on  industrial
                production. In response to the weak first half economic results,
                the  Federal Reserve modestly  reduced short-term interest rates
                in early July, signaling their intention to prevent the  economy
                from  falling into a  recession. In summary,  while we would not
                expect  a  recession  given  the  Federal  Reserve's  change  in
                monetary  policy, we  believe an economic  slowdown will present
                more of a  challenge to corporate  profitability, especially  in
                those sectors of the economy that depend on the consumer.

             NEW CREDIT FACILITY

                   On May 18, 1995, Zenix Income Fund obtained a new $30 million
                credit  facility from PNC Bank,  N.A., effectively replacing the
                $25.8 million money market notes which matured on May 18th.  The
                new  revolving line will provide the Zenix Income Fund with much
                greater borrowing  flexibility  to take  advantage  of  changing
                market conditions without costing the Fund significantly greater
                interest expense as well as reduce the uncertainty inherent in a
                monthly  auction. We believe the Zenix  Income Fund will be much
                better served by this more flexible borrowing arrangement.

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             PORTFOLIO STRATEGY

                   Given the  pervasive  slowdown  in  economic  momentum  which
                appeared  to intensify  in the second  quarter of  1995, we have
                moved to a more  cautious posture by  raising cash reserves  and
                upgrading  overall credit quality in the portfolio. Beginning in
                the month of May, the  high yield market, especially the  middle
                tier  B/B rated issues, began to  significantly lag the rally in
                the Treasury market.  We have shifted  our industry  orientation
                away  from the more  vulnerable sectors of  the economy and have
                increased our  exposure  to  the  traditionally  more  defensive
                sectors  including  telecommunications, cable  TV and  media, to
                name a few. As  we stated earlier, the  reduction in the  Fund's
                dividend  is a result of  this more defensive portfolio posture.
                Any additional easing of monetary policy by the Federal  Reserve
                would   probably  go  a  long  way  towards  restoring  investor
                confidence in  the high  yield  market. We  would expect  to  be
                reinvesting  our small cash  reserves back into  the market over
                the next three months as investment opportunities develop.

                   We appreciate your past support and look forward to continue
                to provide attractive investment results over the second half of
                1995. Should you have any questions about your investment in the
                Fund, please call The Shareholder Services Group, Inc. at (800)
                331-1710.

SINCERELY,

               Heath B. McLendon                  John C. Bianchi, CFA
               Chairman of the Board              Vice President and
               and Investment Officer             Investment Officer

August 20, 1995

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                                                        Portfolio of Investments
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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    Face                                                              Value
    Value                                                            (Note 1)
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CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES--94.2%
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BROADCASTING-TV, CABLE AND RADIO--10.8%
   $2,075,000   Bell CableMedia PLC, Sr. Discount Note, Step up
                Bond, Zero coupon due 07/15/2004................   $  1,372,094
    3,000,000   Cablevision Systems Corporation, Sr. Sub. Deb.,
                9.875% due 02/15/2013...........................      3,187,500
    3,125,000   Continental Cablevision Inc., Sr. Sub. Deb.,
                11.000% due 06/01/2007..........................      3,476,563
                Marcus Cable Company:
    2,000,000   11.875% due 10/01/2005..........................      1,930,000
    2,500,000   11.875% due 08/01/2004..........................      1,587,500
                Rogers Cablesystems Ltd.:
  CAD 800,000   Sr. Deb., 9.650% due 01/15/2014.................        497,980
      525,000   Sr. Secured 2nd Priority Deb., 10.125% due
                09/01/2012......................................        529,594
    1,625,000   Rogers Communications Inc., Sr. Deb., 10.875%
                due 04/15/2004..................................      1,667,656
     $500,000   Young Broadcasting Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes, 11.750%
                due 11/15/2004..................................   $    546,875
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                                                                     14,795,762
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HOTEL/GAMING--9.2%
                Aztar Corporation, Sr. Sub. Notes:
    1,000,000   11.000% due 10/01/2002..........................      1,000,000
    1,500,000   13.750% due 10/01/2004..........................      1,695,000
    2,500,000   Bally's Grand Inc., First Mortgage Note, 10.375%
                due 12/15/2003..................................      2,465,625
    1,750,000   Boyd Gaming Corporation, Sr. Sub. Note, Series
                B, 10.750% due 09/01/2003.......................      1,798,125
    2,275,000   GNF Corporation, First Mortgage Bond, 10.625%
                due 04/01/2003..................................      1,919,531
    1,275,000   Station Casinos Inc., Sr. Sub. Notes, 9.625% due
                06/01/2003......................................      1,174,594


                     See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

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                                            Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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    FACE                                                              VALUE
    VALUE                                                            (NOTE 1)
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CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES--(CONTINUED)
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HOTEL/GAMING--(CONTINUED)
   $3,115,235   Trump Taj Mahal Funding, Unit Building 1
                Management, Deb., (Payment-in-kind), 11.350% due
                11/15/1999......................................   $  2,507,764
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                                                                     12,560,639
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PAPER/FOREST PRODUCTS/PRINTING--8.9%
                Domtar Inc.,
    1,000,000   Sr. Notes, 11.750% due 03/15/1999...............      1,105,000
                Indah Kiat International Financing Company,
                B.V., Sr. Secured Notes:
    1,100,000   11.375% due 06/15/1999..........................      1,122,000
    2,600,000   11.875% due 06/15/2002..........................      2,652,000
                Repap New Brunswick Inc.:
      750,000   1st Priority Sr. Secured Notes, 10.625% due
                06/15/2002......................................        753,750
    2,250,000   2nd Priority Sr. Secured Notes, 10.625% due
                06/15/2002......................................      2,283,750
    1,645,000   Repap Wisconsin Inc., 2nd Priority Sr. Secured
                Notes, 9.875% due 05/01/2006....................      1,601,819
   $1,440,000   Riverwood International Corporation, Sr. Sub.
                Note, Series 2, 11.250% due 06/15/2002..........   $  1,573,200
    1,025,000   S.D. Warren Company, Sr. Sub. Note, 12.000% due
                12/15/2004**....................................      1,107,000
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                                                                     12,198,519
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METALS/MINING--7.8%
    2,150,000   Algoma Steel Inc. 12.375% due 07/15/2005........      1,938,312
    1,000,000   Armco Inc., Sr. Note, 11.375% due 10/15/1999....      1,025,000
    2,575,000   Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation, Sr. Sub.
                Note, 12.750% due 02/01/2003....................      2,768,125
    1,000,000   Republic Engineered Steels Manufacturing, First
                Mortgage Note, 9.875% due 12/15/2001............        908,750
    2,500,000   Russell Metals Inc., Sr. Note, 10.250% due
                06/15/2000......................................      2,390,625


                     See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

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                                            Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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    FACE                                                              VALUE
    VALUE                                                            (NOTE 1)
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CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES--(CONTINUED)
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METALS/MINING--(CONTINUED)
   $1,500,000   UCAR Global, Sr. Secured Note, 12.000% due
                01/15/2005**....................................   $  1,610,625
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                                                                     10,641,437
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GROCERY/CONVENIENCE STORES--6.4%
      925,000   Farm Fresh Inc., Sr. Note, Series A, 12.250% due
                10/01/2000......................................        869,500
    2,000,000   P & C Food Markets, Inc., Sr. Note, 11.500% due
                10/15/2001......................................      2,122,500
                Pathmark Stores, Inc., Sub. Note:
    2,275,000   11.625% due 06/15/2002..........................      2,411,500
    1,000,000   12.625% due 06/15/2002..........................      1,085,000
    2,275,000   Ralphs Grocery Company, Sr. Sub. Note, 11.000%
                due 06/15/2005..................................      2,212,438
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                                                                      8,700,938
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PACKAGING/CONTAINERS--5.5%
    2,750,000   Container Corporation of America, Sr. Note,
                11.250% due 05/01/2004..........................      2,901,250
   $3,300,000   Gaylord Container Corporation, Sr. Note, 11.500%
                due 05/15/2001..................................   $  3,510,375
    1,000,000   Stone Container Corporation, Sr. Note, 12.625%
                due 07/15/1998..................................      1,085,000
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                                                                      7,496,625
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BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION--4.8%
    2,150,000   American Standard Inc., Sr. Deb., 11.375% due
                05/15/2004......................................      2,367,688
    1,550,000   Greystone Homes Inc., Sr. Note, 10.750% due
                03/01/2004......................................      1,373,688
    1,300,000   Hovnainan K. Enterprises Inc., Sub. Note,
                11.250% due 04/15/2002..........................      1,165,125
      450,000   Miles Homes Services Unit, Sr. Note, 12.000% due
                04/01/2001......................................        360,563
    1,325,000   US Home Corporation, Sr. Note, 9.750% due
                06/15/2003......................................      1,296,844
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                                                                      6,563,908
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                     See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

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                                            Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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    FACE                                                              VALUE
    VALUE                                                            (NOTE 1)
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CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES--(CONTINUED)
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CHEMICALS--4.4%
   $3,825,000   NL Industries Inc., Sr. Secured Note, 11.750%
                due 10/15/2003..................................   $  4,016,250
    2,000,000   Terra Industries Inc., Sr. Note, 10.500% due
                06/15/2005......................................      2,050,000
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                                                                      6,066,250
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LEISURE/AMUSEMENT/MOTION PICTURES--3.6%
    2,550,000   Coleman Holdings, Inc., Note, Zero coupon due
                05/27/1998......................................      1,874,250
    1,575,000   Gillett Holdings Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 12.250%
                due 06/30/2002..................................      1,647,844
    1,550,000   Remington Arms, Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 10.000% due
                12/01/2003**....................................      1,435,688
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                                                                      4,957,782
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HEALTH CARE/DRUGS/HOSPITAL SUPPLIES--3.0%
      900,000   Charter Medical Corporation, Sr. Sub Note,
                11.250% due 04/15/2004..........................        959,625
   $2,850,000   Ornda Healthcorp, Sr. Sub. Note, 12.250% due
                05/15/2002......................................   $  3,159,938
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                                                                      4,119,563
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OIL/NATURAL GAS--3.0%
    1,150,000   Giant Industries Inc., Sr. Sub Notes, 9.750% due
                11/15/2003......................................      1,109,750
    2,000,000   Global Marine, Secured Notes, 12.750% due
                12/15/1999......................................      2,205,000
      675,000   Santa Fe Energy Resources Inc., Sr. Sub. Deb.,
                11.000% due 05/15/2004..........................        719,719
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                                                                      4,034,469
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AUTOMOBILE/AUTO PARTS/TRUCK MANUFACTURING--2.8%
      650,000   Fairfield Manufacturing Inc., Sr. Sub Note,
                11.375% due 07/01/2001..........................        619,937
      850,000   Harvard Industries, Inc., Sr. Note, 12.000% due
                07/15/2004......................................        867,000
    1,000,000   SPX Corporation, Sr. Sub. Note, 11.750% due
                06/01/2002......................................      1,061,250


                     See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

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                                            Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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    FACE                                                              VALUE
    VALUE                                                            (NOTE 1)
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CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES--(CONTINUED)
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AUTOMOBILE/AUTO PARTS/TRUCK MANUFACTURING--(CONTINUED)
   $1,175,000   Truck Components Inc., Sr. Note, Series A,
                12.250% due 06/30/2001..........................   $  1,280,750
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                                                                      3,828,937
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TOBACCO--2.7%
    3,700,000   Consolidated Cigar, Sr. Sub. Note, 10.500% due
                03/01/2003......................................      3,649,125
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PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS/COSMETICS--2.3%
    3,130,000   Revlon Consumer Products Corporation, Sr. Sub.
                Note, 10.500% due 02/15/2003....................      3,094,787
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TRANSPORTATION--2.2%
    2,805,000   Sea Containers Limited, Sr. Sub. Deb., 12.500%
                due 12/01/2004..................................      3,071,475
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CONSUMER DURABLE GOODS/HOME FURNISHINGS--2.1%
    5,825,000   International Semi-Tech, Sr. Note, Step up Bond,
                Zero coupon to 08/15/2000, 11.500% due
                08/15/2003......................................      2,927,062
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TELEPHONE/COMMUNICATIONS--2.0%
   $3,600,000   Nextel Communication Inc., Sr. Discount Notes,
                Step up Bond, Zero coupon to 02/15/1999, 9.750%
                due 08/15/2004..................................   $  1,795,500
    1,550,000   Pagemart Inc., Sr. Discount Note, Zero coupon
                due 11/01/2003..................................        990,062
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                                                                      2,785,562
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INSURANCE COMPANIES--1.9%
    2,250,000   Bankers Life Holding Corporation, Sr. Sub.
                Notes, Series B, 13.000% due 11/01/2002.........      2,612,813
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TEXTILES/APPAREL--1.9%
    1,350,000   CMI Industries, Sr. Sub. Note, 9.500% due
                10/01/2003......................................      1,242,000
      650,000   Dan River Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 10.125% due
                12/15/2003......................................        648,375
      675,000   Hartmarx Corporation, Sr. Sub. Note, 10.875% due
                01/15/2002......................................        666,562
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                                                                      2,556,937
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                     See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

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                                            Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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    FACE                                                              VALUE
    VALUE                                                            (NOTE 1)
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CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES--(CONTINUED)
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RETAIL--1.8%
   $1,450,000   Barnes & Noble Inc., Sr. Sub. Note, 11.875% due
                01/15/2003......................................   $  1,600,438
    1,025,000   Wickes Lumber Company, Sr. Sub. Note, 11.625%
                due 12/15/2003..................................        890,469
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                                                                      2,490,907
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PUBLISHING--1.8%
    1,850,000   Marvel Holdings, Inc., Sr. Secured Note, Series
                B, Zero coupon due 04/15/1998...................      1,299,625
AUD 1,950,000   News America Holdings, Inc., Deb., 8.625% due
                02/07/2014......................................      1,129,558
                                                                   ------------
                                                                      2,429,183
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ELECTRONICS/COMPUTERS--1.4%
    3,150,000   Bell & Howell Holdings Company, Series A, Sr.
                Discount Note, Step up Bond, Zero coupon to
                03/01/2000, 11.500% due 03/01/2005..............      1,846,688
                                                                   ------------
AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE--0.5%
     $650,000   Tracor, Inc., Sr. Sub Note, 10.875% due
                08/15/2001......................................   $    668,687
                                                                   ------------
OTHER--3.4%
    1,500,000   Day International Group, 11.125% due
                06/01/2005......................................      1,507,500
    3,000,000   Interlake Corporation, 12.125% due 06/01/2005...      3,060,000
                                                                   ------------
                                                                      4,567,500
                                                                   ------------
                TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS AND NOTES (Cost
                $127,756,781)...................................    128,665,555


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   SHARES

PREFERRED STOCKS--2.1%
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       38,147   Foxmeyer Health Corporation, Preferred, Series
                A, (Payment-in-kind), Exchangable, 4.200%.......      1,387,596
        7,000   Geneva Steel Company, Preferred, Series B,
                (Payment-in-kind), Exchangable, 14.000%.........        665,000


                     See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

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                                            Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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                                                               VALUE
    SHARES                                                   (NOTE 1)
                                                     
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PREFERRED STOCKS--(CONTINUED)
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          8,636  K-III Communications Corporation,
                 Preferred, Series B, (Payment-in-kind),
                 Exchangable, 11.625%....................  $     837,670
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                 TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost
                 $2,856,995).............................      2,890,266
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WARRANTS--0.0%
          5,400  Miles Homes Inc., Expire 04/01/1997+....          2,700
          7,130  Pagemart Inc., Expire 12/31/2003+.......         32,085
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                 TOTAL WARRANTS
                 (Cost $0)...............................         34,785
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     FACE
     VALUE
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COMMERCIAL PAPER--5.5%
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(Cost $7,492,000)

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     $7,492,000  General Electric Capital Corporation,
                 5.750% due 07/30/1995...................  $   7,492,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS
(Cost $138,105,776*)..................................   101.8 %   139,082,606
OTHER ASSETS AND
LIABILITIES (Net).....................................    (1.8 )    (2,502,544)
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NET ASSETS............................................   100.0 %  $136,580,062
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REDEMPTION VALUE OF 7.00% CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK
(including accumulated undeclared dividends)...................    $30,087,500
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NET ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHARES.........................   $106,492,562
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COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING.......................................     13,803,962
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK......................          $7.71
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  * Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes.
 ** Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of
    1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from 
    registration to qualified institutional buyers.
  + Non-Income producing security.
CAD Canadian dollars
AUD Australian dollars


                     See Notes to Portfolio of Investments.

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                                               Notes to Portfolio of Investments
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
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1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

   Zenix  Income Fund Inc.  (the "Fund") is  a diversified closed-end management
investment company organized as  a Maryland corporation  and is registered  with
the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940,
as  amended.  The Fund  commenced  operations on  April  27, 1988.  The policies
described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of  its
financial   statements   in  conformity   with  generally   accepted  accounting
principles.

       PORTFOLIO VALUATION:  The net asset  value of the Fund's Common Stock  is
   determined  by The Boston Company Advisors,  Inc. ("Boston Advisors") no less
   frequently than the close of business on the Fund's last business day of each
   week (generally Friday). It  is determined by dividing  the value of the  net
   assets  available to  Common Stock  by the total  number of  shares of Common
   Stock outstanding. For  the purpose of  determining the net  asset value  per
   share of the Common Stock, the value of the Fund's net assets shall be deemed
   to  equal the  value of  the Fund's  assets less  (i) the  Fund's liabilities
   (including the outstanding principal amount  and accrued interest on the  PNC
   Bank credit facility), (ii) the aggregate liquidation value (i.e., $1,000 per
   outstanding  share)  of  the  7.000%  Cumulative  Redeemable  Preferred Stock
   ("7.000% Cumulative Preferred  Stock"), and  (iii) the  aggregate and  unpaid
   dividends  on  the outstanding  Cumulative  Preferred Stock  issue. Portfolio
   securities that are actively traded in the over-the-counter market, including
   listed  securities  for  which   the  primary  market   is  believed  to   be
   over-the-counter, are valued at the mean between the most recently quoted bid
   and  asked prices provided  by the principal market  makers. Any security for
   which the primary market is an exchange  is valued at the last sale price  on
   such  exchange on the day of valuation or,  if there was no sale on such day,
   at the last bid  price quoted on  such day. Securities  and assets for  which
   market  quotations  are not  readily available  are valued  at fair  value as
   determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of  Directors
   of  the Fund, including reference to valuations of other securities which are
   considered comparable in quality,

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                                   Notes to Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
                                                 June 30, 1995 (Unaudited)
                       ---------------------------------------------------------
   interest rate and maturity. Short-term investments which mature in less  than
   60 days are valued at amortized cost, unless this method is determined by the
   Board of Directors not to represent fair value.

       PAYMENT-IN-KIND  BONDS:  The  Fund may invest  in payment-in-kind ("PIK")
   bonds. PIK bonds pay interest in  cash or through the issuance of  additional
   bonds.  PIK bonds  are recorded  at fair value  on the  ex-dividend date. PIK
   bonds carry a  risk in that  unlike bonds which  pay interest throughout  the
   period  to maturity,  the Fund  will realize no  cash until  the cash payment
   dates unless a portion  of such securities  is sold. If the  issuer of a  PIK
   bond defaults, the Fund may obtain no return at all on its investment. Income
   is recorded as earned on the accrual basis.

                                                 Quarterly Results of Operations
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               NET INCREASE/
                                                           NET REALIZED          (DECREASE)
                                                          AND UNREALIZED       IN NET ASSETS
                        INVESTMENT     NET INVESTMENT      GAIN/(LOSS)              FROM
                          INCOME           INCOME         ON INVESTMENTS         OPERATIONS
                     ---------------- ---------------- -------------------- --------------------
                                 PER              PER                PER                  PER
QUARTER ENDED:         TOTAL    SHARE*   TOTAL   SHARE*    TOTAL    SHARE*     TOTAL     SHARE*
- -------------------- ---------- ----- ---------- ----- ----------- -------- ----------- --------
<S>                   <C>        <C>   <C>        <C>    <C>         <C>      <C>        <C>
June 30, 1993....... $3,786,446 $0.30 $3,149,795 $0.25 $ 2,613,982 $ 0.21   $ 5,763,777 $ 0.46
September 30,
 1993...............  3,745,471  0.29  3,200,066  0.25    (276,601)  (0.02)   2,293,465   0.23
December 31, 1993...  3,631,803  0.28  3,014,890  0.24   2,056,085   0.16     5,070,975   0.40
March 31, 1994......  4,075,066  0.31  3,603,680  0.28  (6,283,635)  (0.48)  (2,679,955)  (0.20)
June 30, 1994.......  3,739,209  0.29  3,111,466  0.24  (3,899,320)  (0.29)    (787,854)  (0.06)
September 30,
 1994...............  3,771,958  0.28  3,215,851  0.24  (5,662,951)  (0.42)  (2,447,100)  (0.17)
December 31, 1994...  3,833,137  0.28  3,133,437  0.23  (4,508,973)  (0.33)  (1,375,536)  (0.10)
March 31, 1995......  3,651,680  0.27  2,926,309  0.22   3,514,541   0.26     6,440,850   0.48
June 30, 1995.......  3,390,611  0.25  2,647,561  0.19  (1,041,316)  (0.07)   1,606,245   0.12

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<FN>
<F1>
* Per share of Common Stock.
</FN>
</TABLE>

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DIRECTORS
Charles F. Barber
Allan J. Bloostein
Martin Brody
Dwight B. Crane
Robert A. Frankel
Heath B. McLendon

OFFICERS
Heath B. McLendon
  CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
  AND INVESTMENT OFFICER
Jessica Bibliowicz
  PRESIDENT
Lewis E. Daidone
  SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
  AND TREASURER
John C. Bianchi
  VICE PRESIDENT AND
  INVESTMENT OFFICER
Kenneth A. Egan
  INVESTMENT OFFICER
Christina T. Sydor
  SECRETARY

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                                   ZENIX INCOME FUND INC.
                       for their information. It is not a Prospectus,
                     circular or representation intended for use in the
                      purchase or sale of shares of the Fund or of any
                            securities mentioned in the report.



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