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Dyer, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46311

Lake County, Indiana - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,816
590/sq mi
$116,652
Median income
$331,600
Median home value
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dyer pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
590
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46311 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dyer, Lake County, Indiana, with 20,816 residents across 35.3 square miles, a density of 590 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 46311 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,652 (58% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $51,844. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. Median home value sits at $331,600 (71% above the state average), median rent at $1,233 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 46311 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 46311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dyer, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46311.

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 46311, Dyer, 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

20,816

Population

35.3

Area (sq mi)

590

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46311?

43.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$116,652

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$51,844

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46311 ranks nationally

Dyer, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$116,652 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,012

Total Housing Units

8,835

Occupied Units

177

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

$331,600

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$1,233

Median Rent

1996

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46311 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 156
2021 +11.0% 173
2022 +11.5% 193
2023 +4.9% 202
2024 +5.5% 214

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 492 business establishments in ZIP 46311, employing approximately 6,464 people with a combined annual payroll of $298,365,000.

492

Businesses

6,464

Employees

$298.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 84 17.1%
Construction 64 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 58 11.8%
Retail trade 52 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 49 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.3%
Finance and insurance 24 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 20 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.9%
Wholesale trade 12 2.4%
Manufacturing 10 2.0%
Educational services 8 1.6%
Information 4 0.8%

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 46311 vs 46373 →

ZIP 46311 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 46311 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 46311 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 46311 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
46373 Saint John, IN 13,859 2.4 mi
46321 Munster, IN 23,603 5.6 mi
46375 Schererville, IN 23,820 3.6 mi
60417 Crete, IL 15,547 5.0 mi
60411 Chicago Heights, IL 58,136 5.2 mi
46324 Hammond, IN 23,165 8.1 mi
60475 Steger, IL 9,870 6.2 mi
46303 Cedar Lake, IN 14,170 6.7 mi
46322 Highland, IN 23,727 6.3 mi
60438 Lansing, IL 28,884 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

46307 standard
Crown Point, IN
Pop: 60,619
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

Related Areas

Lake County Dyer, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46311 in? ▼
ZIP code 46311 (Dyer) 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 46311? ▼
ZIP code 46311 in Dyer, IN has a population of 20,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46311? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46311 is $116,652, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46311? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46311 is $331,600, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46311? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46311 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46311? ▼
ZIP code 46311 has 492 business establishments employing approximately 6,464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46311? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46311 are: Health care and social assistance (84), Construction (64), Accommodation and food services (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46311? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46311 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 46311? ▼
In ZIP code 46311, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 46311? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46311 is 31.4 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 46311? ▼
In ZIP code 46311, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46311? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46311 is 5.2% 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.