ZIP Code 46307
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Crown Point · Lake County · Indiana
- Population
- 60,619
- Median income
- $107,800
- Median home value
- $324,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.2%
- Land area
- 226.9 sq mi
267/sq mi
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.3
Chicago
ZIP code 46307 in Crown Point, Indiana has a population of 60,619. The median household income is $107,800, which is 41% above the national average. Median home value is $324,100, 17% above the US average. 34.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46307 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 226.9 square miles in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana. The area is home to 60,619 residents, producing a population density of 267 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 46307 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46307 sits at $107,800 (46% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $44,155. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $324,100 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,391 per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46307 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 46307
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$44,155
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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