ZIP Code 46409 Demographics

Lake County, Indiana  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 46409 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,050

↓ 98.6% vs county

Median HH Income

$39,554

↓ 40.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$69,500

↓ 64.4% vs county

Median Age

35.1 yrs

↑ 10.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

18.5%

↓ +176.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 46409 compares to Lake County and Indiana overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 46409 $40k Lake $66k Indiana $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 46409 $70k Lake $195k Indiana $184k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

6.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

45.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,122

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 46409 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$69,500
Down Payment (20%)$13,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$441P&I: $351 | Tax: $70 | Ins: $20
Rent (Local Median)
$1,122
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $681/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 46409, sorted by distance.

46407 2.1 mi away lake county 46408 2.4 mi away lake county 46402 3.5 mi away lake county 46404 3.6 mi away lake county 46405 3.7 mi away lake county 46342 4.6 mi away lake county 46403 5.0 mi away lake county 46319 5.3 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 46409 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.