City

Munster, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  Indiana

👥23,733Population
💰$105,764Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$312,000Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓57.7%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.9%Hispanic: 14.1%Black: 6.8%Asian: 6.4%Other: 1.4%Race
White70.9%
Hispanic14.1%
Black6.8%
Asian6.4%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads57.7% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma127 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,943 (23.9%)
Some College1,037 (6.3%)
Associates1,859 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,633 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree7,886 (47.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 6.3%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 47.8%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College6.3%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate47.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,764 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$312,000 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,480/mo
Total Housing Units9,786
Vacant Units409

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Munster, IN

Munster is a city in Indiana, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 23,733 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Munster is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,764 is above the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Munster is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $312,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,480 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Munster is well-educated. 57.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.94%).

Munster, IN offers residents above-average earning potential within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Munster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46321 23,733 $105,764 $312,000 $1,480 5.3% 57.7% 86.1%