Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 34% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,416 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 109,634 (34.3%) |
| Some College | 40,885 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 50,715 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 30,156 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 83,115 (26%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,156 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,501 ▼ 26% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,148/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 217,698 |
| Vacant Units | 22,855 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lake County is located in Indiana and encompasses 32 ZIP codes spanning 19 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 502,997 residents. With a median age of 39.63, it is a middle-aged county.
Lake County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,156 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.3% is above the national average.
Housing in Lake County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $205,501 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,147. Homeownership rates are high at 71.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lake County are majority White (52.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lake County, IN is a solidly middle-class area in Indiana. The 32 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46303 | Cedar Lake | 16,910 | $78,659 | $271,700 | $1,197 | 4.8% | 34.3% |
| 46307 | Crown Point | 71,418 | $102,118 | $293,500 | $1,308 | 3.8% | 42.6% |
| 46311 | Dyer | 23,405 | $109,167 | $300,000 | $1,221 | 2.3% | 44.9% |
| 46312 | East Chicago | 26,158 | $41,071 | $92,400 | $820 | 7.9% | 19.9% |
| 46402 | Gary | 5,636 | $29,125 | $61,200 | $904 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| 46403 | Gary | 10,697 | $44,114 | $154,800 | $939 | 13.1% | 36.9% |
| 46404 | Gary | 16,846 | $39,188 | $88,300 | $995 | 9.7% | 25.7% |
| 46406 | Gary | 8,513 | $35,631 | $86,300 | $972 | 11.4% | 20.2% |
| 46407 | Gary | 8,889 | $25,551 | $55,000 | $807 | 13.8% | 24.7% |
| 46408 | Gary | 15,571 | $47,063 | $96,200 | $1,016 | 11.3% | 21.9% |
| 46409 | Gary | 7,072 | $40,637 | $73,300 | $1,194 | 15.7% | 25.5% |
| 46319 | Griffith | 17,683 | $75,976 | $194,300 | $1,162 | 3.3% | 34.2% |
| 46320 | Hammond | 14,097 | $35,706 | $115,300 | $853 | 10.9% | 20.7% |
| 46323 | Hammond | 23,184 | $56,906 | $149,200 | $1,189 | 6.9% | 27.1% |
| 46324 | Hammond | 21,433 | $61,118 | $141,600 | $1,157 | 4.6% | 25.7% |
| 46327 | Hammond | 10,797 | $50,457 | $116,900 | $1,133 | 6.3% | 23.3% |
| 46322 | Highland | 23,749 | $76,219 | $219,500 | $1,202 | 5.0% | 40.6% |
| 46342 | Hobart | 32,525 | $72,163 | $193,400 | $1,110 | 3.8% | 32.6% |
| 46405 | Lake Station | 11,509 | $57,005 | $123,600 | $1,136 | 14.8% | 16.8% |
| 46356 | Lowell | 19,396 | $87,535 | $256,300 | $1,190 | 6.3% | 34.2% |
| 46410 | Merrillville | 38,803 | $61,735 | $192,100 | $1,267 | 7.5% | 35.0% |
| 46321 | Munster | 23,733 | $105,764 | $312,000 | $1,480 | 5.3% | 57.7% |
| 46373 | Saint John | 18,509 | $123,203 | $375,300 | $953 | 3.8% | 53.0% |
| 46375 | Schererville | 24,012 | $89,646 | $295,400 | $1,250 | 4.1% | 46.2% |
| 46376 | Schneider | 280 | $68,750 | $169,300 | $1,063 | 19.9% | 13.0% |
| 46394 | Whiting | 12,141 | $66,386 | $162,900 | $970 | 8.9% | 32.5% |