Crown Point, IN · standard
ZIP Code 46307
Lake County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 60,619
- 267/sq mi High-density area
- $107,800
- Median income Above-median income area
- $324,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crown Point pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 267
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46307 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 46307 (Crown Point, IN) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.3 in 2023 to 219.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 46307 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana, with 60,619 residents across 226.9 square miles, a density of 267 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 46307 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,800 (46% above the average Indiana ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,155. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $324,100 (67% above the average Indiana ZIP), while 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,391.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 46307 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 46307
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crown Point, IN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46307.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
224 establishments
- Construction
Construction
187 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
178 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
145 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
138 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 46307, Crown Point, IN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
60,619
Population
226.9
Area (sq mi)
267
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46307?
40.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
6.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$107,800
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$44,155
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 46307 ranks nationally
Crown Point, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$107,800 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,043housing units
26,043
Total Housing Units
25,277
Occupied Units
766
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$324,100
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$1,391
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46307 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 173 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 198 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 212 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 220 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,503 business establishments in ZIP 46307, employing approximately 19,913 people with a combined annual payroll of $998,384,000.
1,503
Businesses
19,913
Employees
$998.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 224 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 187 | 12.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 178 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 145 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 138 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 132 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 101 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 87 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 80 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 2.0% |
| Information | 19 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 46307 vs 46410 →
ZIP 46307 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46307
Crown Point (46307)
60,619 residents
- 46410
Merrillville (46410)
38,340 residents
- 46342
Hobart (46342)
31,244 residents
- 46375 23,820
Schererville (46375)
23,820 residents
- 46319 18,404
Griffith (46319)
18,404 residents
- 46356 17,524
Lowell (46356)
17,524 residents
- 46408 17,030
Gary (46408)
17,030 residents
- 46303 14,170
Cedar Lake (46303)
14,170 residents
- 46373 13,859
Saint John (46373)
13,859 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46307 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 46307 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 46373
Saint John (46373)
$127,146 median income
- 46307
Crown Point (46307)
$107,800 median income
- 46375
Schererville (46375)
$93,160 median income
- 46341
Hebron (46341)
$89,559 median income
- 46356
Lowell (46356)
$89,217 median income
- 46303
Cedar Lake (46303)
$84,211 median income
- 46342
Hobart (46342)
$75,521 median income
- 46319
Griffith (46319)
$74,662 median income
- 46410
Merrillville (46410)
$64,127 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 46307 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46410 | Merrillville, IN | 38,340 | 5.4 mi |
| 46409 | Gary, IN | 8,932 | 10.1 mi |
| 46303 | Cedar Lake, IN | 14,170 | 8.0 mi |
| 46408 | Gary, IN | 17,030 | 10.1 mi |
| 46373 | Saint John, IN | 13,859 | 7.9 mi |
| 46342 | Hobart, IN | 31,244 | 9.0 mi |
| 46341 | Hebron, IN | 10,426 | 8.5 mi |
| 46375 | Schererville, IN | 23,820 | 8.8 mi |
| 46319 | Griffith, IN | 18,404 | 9.8 mi |
| 46356 | Lowell, IN | 17,524 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 46307, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (60,619 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 46307 in?
ZIP code 46307 (Crown Point) is located in Lake County, Indiana. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-in.
What is the population of ZIP code 46307?
ZIP code 46307 in Crown Point, IN has a population of 60,619 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46307?
The median household income in ZIP 46307 is $107,800, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46307?
The median home value in ZIP 46307 is $324,100, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46307?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46307 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46307?
ZIP code 46307 has 1,503 business establishments employing approximately 19,913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46307?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46307 are: Health care and social assistance (224), Construction (187), Professional, scientific, and technical services (178). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46307?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46307 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 46307?
In ZIP code 46307, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 46307?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46307 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46307?
In ZIP code 46307, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46307?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46307 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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