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Schererville, IN · standard

ZIP Code 46375

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

23,820
679/sq mi
$93,160
Median income
$315,400
Median home value
36.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
679
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 46375 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 46375 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Schererville, Lake County, Indiana, with 23,820 residents across 35.1 square miles, a density of 679 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 46375 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,160 (27% above the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $49,271. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $315,400 (63% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,362 monthly, and 83.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 46375, plus 6 more within Lake County, give a clearer read than the 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 46375

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Schererville, IN

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 46375.

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 46375, Schererville, 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

23,820

Population

35.1

Area (sq mi)

679

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46375?

45.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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?

$93,160

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$49,271

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 46375 ranks nationally

Schererville, IN household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,160 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,439

Total Housing Units

10,079

Occupied Units

360

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$315,400

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$1,362

Median Rent

1989

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 46375 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 150
2021 +9.3% 164
2022 +14.1% 187
2023 +4.5% 196
2024 +3.7% 203

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 820 business establishments in ZIP 46375, employing approximately 12,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $485,647,000.

820

Businesses

12,018

Employees

$485.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 118 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 105 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 99 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 95 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 86 10.5%
Construction 74 9.0%
Finance and insurance 44 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 41 5.0%
Wholesale trade 28 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 3.3%
Manufacturing 22 2.7%
Educational services 15 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.6%
Information 10 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 46375 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 46375 ranks #2 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 46375 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 46375 ranks #4 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
46319 Griffith, IN 18,404 2.7 mi
46373 Saint John, IN 13,859 3.3 mi
46322 Highland, IN 23,727 3.9 mi
46311 Dyer, IN 20,816 3.6 mi
46323 Hammond, IN 22,743 6.7 mi
46321 Munster, IN 23,603 4.8 mi
46410 Merrillville, IN 38,340 6.0 mi
46408 Gary, IN 17,030 5.5 mi
46324 Hammond, IN 23,165 6.9 mi
46303 Cedar Lake, IN 14,170 8.5 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
46322 standard
Highland, IN
Pop: 23,727
46321 standard
Munster, IN
Pop: 23,603

Related Areas

Lake County Schererville, IN Indiana

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46375 in? ▼
ZIP code 46375 (Schererville) 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 46375? ▼
ZIP code 46375 in Schererville, IN has a population of 23,820 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46375? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 46375 is $93,160, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 46375? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 46375 is $315,400, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46375? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 46375 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46375? ▼
ZIP code 46375 has 820 business establishments employing approximately 12,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 46375? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 46375 are: Retail trade (118), Accommodation and food services (105), Health care and social assistance (99). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 46375? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 46375 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 46375? ▼
In ZIP code 46375, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.5% 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 46375? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 46375 is 32.0 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 46375? ▼
In ZIP code 46375, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46375? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46375 is 6.2% 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.