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Population and households in ZIP 46404
Household size in ZIP 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46404 average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.49, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 46404 are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 39.7 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
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 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 46404: 25.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only six of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 46404
Renters in ZIP 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 46404 than nationally: 44.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About seven in ten owners (69.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.8% of the housing in ZIP 46404, 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 risen 2.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 46404 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $727 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $763 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $836 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,132 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 46404 pays $1,132 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $405 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 41.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
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 46404
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 46404: 15.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 46404 is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, 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 46404
| Period | ZIP 46404 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46404 runs well above the national rate: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 11.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 46404 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 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 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 46408 | 2.63 | 38.4 | 21.7% | 42.2% | 20.5% | 1953 | $1,139 | 13.0% | 86.0% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 46409 | 2.87 | 33.8 | 27.1% | 54.1% | 34.9% | 1956 | $1,210 | 11.3% | 84.7% | 12.3% |
| ZIP 46323 | 2.77 | 35.8 | 22.5% | 31.9% | 8.7% | 1960 | $1,282 | 20.3% | 84.6% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 46319 | 2.38 | 38.4 | 17.0% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 1966 | $1,215 | 27.3% | 95.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 46322 | 2.29 | 46.3 | 11.4% | 21.7% | 5.5% | 1969 | $1,301 | 29.9% | 94.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 46312 | 2.75 | 36.1 | 22.4% | 57.1% | 19.1% | 1943 | $910 | 11.8% | 73.9% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 46405 | 2.83 | 36.2 | 19.8% | 24.6% | 7.0% | 1962 | $1,184 | 7.9% | 76.4% | 14.1% |
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 46404. 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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