ZIP Code 46406 Demographics

Lake County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 46406 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,730

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$34,550

↓ 47.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$66,300

↓ 66.0% vs county

Median Age

31.8 yrs

↑ 19.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.8%

↓ +61.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 46406 compares to Lake County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 46406 $35k Lake $66k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 46406 $66k Lake $195k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

49.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$959

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 46406 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$66,300
Down Payment (20%)$13,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$420P&I: $335 | Tax: $66 | Ins: $19
Rent (Local Median)
$959
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $539/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 46406, sorted by distance.

46404 2.2 mi away lake county 46323 2.5 mi away lake county 46312 3.9 mi away lake county 46402 4.0 mi away lake county 46407 4.4 mi away lake county 46408 4.5 mi away lake county 46322 4.6 mi away lake county 46324 5.0 mi away lake county

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 46406 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lake County

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.