ZIP Code 46402 Demographics

Lake County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 46402 compared to county averages.

Total Population

5,873

↓ 98.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$26,101

↓ 60.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$69,400

↓ 64.4% vs county

Median Age

35.1 yrs

↑ 10.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

18.1%

↓ +170.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 46402 compares to Lake County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 46402 $26k Lake $66k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 46402 $69k Lake $195k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

42.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$847

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 46402 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$69,400
Down Payment (20%)$13,880
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$440P&I: $351 | Tax: $69 | Ins: $20
Rent (Local Median)
$847
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $407/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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About Lake County

Lake County is located in Indiana and has a total population of 497,682. The county's median household income is $66,375 and median home value is $195,100. ZIP code 46402 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.