| ZIP Code | 46311 |
|---|---|
| City | Dyer |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 219 |
| Elevation | 679 ft |
| Latitude | 41.468381 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.509187 |
| Timezone | Indiana/Indianapolis (DST) |
| FIPS | 18089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.9% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 68 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,389 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 2,132 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 2,598 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,268 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,214 (37.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,167 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $300,000 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,221/mo ↓ 9% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,128 |
| Vacant Units | 260 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,128 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 260 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 46311 is located in Dyer, Indiana, within Lake County. With a population of 23,405, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 46311 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,167 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 46311 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $300,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,221 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 46311 is primarily White (80.58%). Residents are well-educated — 44.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 46311 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 46311 in Dyer, IN is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,405 residents, a median household income of $109,167, and a median home value of $300,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Indiana.