ZIP Code 46356
standardSource:
Lowell · Lake County · Indiana
- Population
- 17,524
- Median income
- $89,217
- Median home value
- $281,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.3%
- Land area
- 305.8 sq mi
57/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.1
Chicago
ZIP code 46356 in Lowell, Indiana has a population of 17,524. The median household income is $89,217, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $281,500, 1% above the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 46356 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 305.8 square miles in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana. The area is home to 17,524 residents, producing a population density of 57 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 46356 against Indiana and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46356 sits at $89,217 (21% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $41,502. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $281,500 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,179 per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46356 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 46356 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 46356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46356.
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 23
Health care and social assistance
23 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 46356, Lowell, 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
17,524
Population
305.8
Area (sq mi)
57
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 46356?
41.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
3.7%
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?
$89,217
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$41,502
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 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?
7,423
Total Housing Units
7,078
Occupied Units
345
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,500
Median Home Value
+45% vs state
$1,179
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 46356 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 158 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 177 |
| 2022 | +13.6% | 201 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 212 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 221 |
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 308 business establishments in ZIP 46356, employing approximately 3,041 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,015,000.
308
Businesses
3,041
Employees
$131.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 61 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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