ZIP Code 46377

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Shelby · Lake County · Indiana

Population
386

248/sq mi

Median income
$38,958

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 69.6

Land area
1.6 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 46377 in Shelby, Indiana has a population of 386. The median household income is $38,958, which is 49% below the national average. 0

ZIP code 46377 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Shelby, Lake County, Indiana. The area is home to 386 residents, producing a population density of 248 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 46377 against Indiana and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 46377 sits at $38,958 (47% below the Indiana average), while per-capita income is $37,704. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 46377 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 69.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 46377 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 →

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 46377, Shelby, 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

386

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

248

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 46377?

69.6

Median Age

66.7%

Male

33.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$38,958

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$37,704

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

45

Total Housing Units

45

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 46377, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,718,000.

6

Businesses

27

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
46381 Thayer, IN 235 1.9 mi
46310 Demotte, IN 13,565 5.8 mi
46379 Sumava Resorts, IN 202 5.3 mi
46356 Lowell, IN 17,524 6.0 mi
46376 Schneider, IN 398 6.9 mi
46349 Lake Village, IN 3,336 7.1 mi
47943 Fair Oaks, IN 932 9.7 mi
46341 Hebron, IN 10,426 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 46377 in?
ZIP code 46377 (Shelby) 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 46377?
ZIP code 46377 in Shelby, IN has a population of 386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 46377?
The median household income in ZIP 46377 is $38,958, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 46377?
The largest racial group in ZIP 46377 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 46377?
ZIP code 46377 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 46377?
In ZIP code 46377, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 46377?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 46377 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Shelby, IN

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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