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Population and households in ZIP 46402
Household size in ZIP 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, ZIP 46402 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Chicago area overall, where it has 2.66 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.41, even as the national average fell.
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 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.5 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 46402 is young: half of its residents are under 34.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 37.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 31.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 46402: 31.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 8.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two 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 46402
Renters in ZIP 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.1% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 59.4% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.3% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.7% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 46402: 56.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 73.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.3 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a higher share of renters.
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 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.9% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 46402: 30.1% 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. Only two of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
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 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 46402 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $713 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $720 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,049 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$337 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 46402 runs $1,049 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $337 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 46402
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 46402: 13.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, mirroring the country. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.7% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 46402 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 46402
| Period | ZIP 46402 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 46402: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 11.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 46402 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 46402 | 2.57 | 34.4 | 31.3% | 56.7% | 30.1% | 1948 | $1,049 | 13.4% | 87.7% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 46407 | 2.34 | 40.1 | 24.5% | 59.2% | 32.3% | 1958 | $869 | 13.1% | 83.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 46404 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 25.9% | 44.1% | 22.8% | 1959 | $1,132 | 15.7% | 88.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46406 | 2.63 | 35.8 | 34.5% | 50.6% | 15.0% | 1964 | $1,004 | 12.7% | 81.3% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 46409 | 2.87 | 33.8 | 27.1% | 54.1% | 34.9% | 1956 | $1,210 | 11.3% | 84.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 46408 | 2.63 | 38.4 | 21.7% | 42.2% | 20.5% | 1953 | $1,139 | 13.0% | 86.0% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 46403 | 2.23 | 39.9 | 19.8% | 50.9% | 21.5% | 1960 | $967 | 24.1% | 89.8% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 46405 | 2.83 | 36.2 | 19.8% | 24.6% | 7.0% | 1962 | $1,184 | 7.9% | 76.4% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 46323 | 2.77 | 35.8 | 22.5% | 31.9% | 8.7% | 1960 | $1,282 | 20.3% | 84.6% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 46342 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 11.0% | 26.8% | 8.3% | 1971 | $1,156 | 19.4% | 92.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46319 | 2.38 | 38.4 | 17.0% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 1966 | $1,215 | 27.3% | 95.6% | 3.6% |
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 46402. 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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