City

Silver Lake, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Kosciusko County  ·  Indiana

👥2,653Population
💰$75,709Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂51.7Median Age
🏠$175,400Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0%Other: 0.6%Race
White98.6%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.0%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.3%)
HS Graduate905 (47.9%)
Some College332 (17.6%)
Associates116 (6.1%)
Bachelors122 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree390 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad47.9%
Some College17.6%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,709 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$175,400 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units1,445
Vacant Units356

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Silver Lake, IN

Silver Lake is a city in Indiana, located in Kosciusko County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,653 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.7 years.

Economically, Silver Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,709 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Silver Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,006 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Silver Lake is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Silver Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
46982 2,653 $75,709 $175,400 $1,006 2.7% 27.1% 87.8%