ZIP Code 46322
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Highland · Lake County · Indiana
- Population
- 23,727
- Median income
- $78,062
- Median home value
- $233,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.6%
- Land area
- 17.9 sq mi
1,324/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.6
Chicago
ZIP code 46322 in Highland, Indiana has a population of 23,727. The median household income is $78,062, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $233,300, 16% below the US average. 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46322 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.9 square miles in Highland, Lake County, Indiana. The area is home to 23,727 residents, producing a population density of 1,324 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 46322 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46322 sits at $78,062 (6% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $42,248. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $233,300 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,230 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46322 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 46322 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 46322
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46322.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 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 46322, Highland, 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
23,727
Population
17.9
Area (sq mi)
1,324
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46322?
44.6
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
7.7%
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?
$78,062
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$42,248
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 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?
10,879
Total Housing Units
10,440
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,300
Median Home Value
+21% vs state
$1,230
Median Rent
1967
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46322 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 155 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 169 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 195 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 205 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 215 |
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 733 business establishments in ZIP 46322, employing approximately 8,997 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,448,000.
733
Businesses
8,997
Employees
$391.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 123 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 53 | 7.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.6% |
| Information | 5 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
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 46322 vs 46321 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46321 | Munster, IN | 23,603 | 2.3 mi |
| 46323 | Hammond, IN | 22,743 | 2.9 mi |
| 46319 | Griffith, IN | 18,404 | 2.4 mi |
| 46375 | Schererville, IN | 23,820 | 3.9 mi |
| 46324 | Hammond, IN | 23,165 | 3.3 mi |
| 46408 | Gary, IN | 17,030 | 4.6 mi |
| 46312 | East Chicago, IN | 29,698 | 6.8 mi |
| 46406 | Gary, IN | 9,900 | 4.6 mi |
| 60438 | Lansing, IL | 28,884 | 4.9 mi |
| 46373 | Saint John, IN | 13,859 | 7.0 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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