City

Hobart, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Indiana

👥32,525Population
💰$72,163Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$193,400Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 20.8%Black: 10.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1.8%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic20.8%
Black10.2%
Asian1.4%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma361 (1.7%)
HS Graduate8,212 (39%)
Some College3,003 (14.3%)
Associates2,636 (12.5%)
Bachelors2,161 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree4,699 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,163 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,400 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,110/mo
Total Housing Units13,774
Vacant Units979

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Hobart, IN

Hobart is a city in Indiana, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,525 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Hobart is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,163 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hobart is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,110 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hobart is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.5%).

Hobart, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Hobart
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46342 32,525 $72,163 $193,400 $1,110 3.8% 32.6% 75.1%