Possibly, the best means would be by complexometry.
So, perhaps you would take thesalt, $ZnSO_4*7H_2O$, or one of its several hydrates, and perform a titration with $"EDTA"$.................
And $"EDTA"$ reacts with $Zn^(2+)$ with 1:1 . With standardized $"EDTA"$, and an accurate mass of the hydrate, you could establish the degree of hydration of the zinc salt.