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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
$107,800
Median income
$324,100
Median home value
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,155. Local economic indicators show a 6.5% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $324,100 (67% above the state average), median rent at $1,391 a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.0%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 46307 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 46307?

40.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 6.6%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

26,043

Total Housing Units

25,277

Occupied Units

766

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

$324,100

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 46307 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 46307 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

46410 standard
Merrillville, IN
Pop: 38,340
46342 standard
Hobart, IN
Pop: 31,244
46312 standard
East Chicago, IN
Pop: 29,698
46375 standard
Schererville, IN
Pop: 23,820
46322 standard
Highland, IN
Pop: 23,727
46321 standard
Munster, IN
Pop: 23,603

Related Areas

Lake County Crown Point, IN Indiana

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.