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Household size in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.10 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46312 average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.0 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.0 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.1 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46312 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 30.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southwest and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than one in five households in ZIP 46312 (22.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 46312
Renters in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.6% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 56.6% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.8% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.1% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 46312 rent: 57.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 57.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.5 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 46312: 19.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 46312 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1943, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only four of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $650 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $705 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $910 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$260 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 46312 costs $910 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $260 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.2% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 46312
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 46312 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.4% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.5% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.8% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.9% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in ZIP 46312 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, as it has nationally. Only ten of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 46312
| Period | ZIP 46312 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46312 runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 24 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 46312 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 46312 | 2.75 | 36.1 | 22.4% | 57.1% | 19.1% | 1943 | $910 | 11.8% | 73.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 46327 | 2.87 | 34.4 | 18.3% | 38.6% | 14.7% | 1945 | $962 | 13.4% | 74.6% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 46320 | 2.76 | 34.6 | 23.2% | 59.3% | 13.1% | 1952 | $1,023 | 14.0% | 81.5% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 46323 | 2.77 | 35.8 | 22.5% | 31.9% | 8.7% | 1960 | $1,282 | 20.3% | 84.6% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 46394 | 2.58 | 42.0 | 15.1% | 34.8% | 9.6% | 1940 | $1,043 | 22.4% | 84.4% | 8.6% |
| ZIP 46324 | 2.59 | 37.8 | 16.4% | 31.8% | 8.9% | 1952 | $1,223 | 16.3% | 83.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 46406 | 2.63 | 35.8 | 34.5% | 50.6% | 15.0% | 1964 | $1,004 | 12.7% | 81.3% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 60633 | 2.54 | 39.9 | 14.5% | 37.3% | 14.6% | 1957 | $1,370 | 18.6% | 85.6% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 60409 | 2.66 | 39.7 | 22.0% | 44.3% | 15.1% | 1964 | $1,293 | 21.8% | 88.8% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 46404 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 25.9% | 44.1% | 22.8% | 1959 | $1,132 | 15.7% | 88.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46322 | 2.29 | 46.3 | 11.4% | 21.7% | 5.5% | 1969 | $1,301 | 29.9% | 94.2% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 46312. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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