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Population and households in ZIP 46409
Household size in ZIP 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.79 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.82 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.75 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.87 | 2.66 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 46409 average 2.87 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has dropped from 2.98 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have larger households.
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 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3 | 36.8 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.6 | 37.8 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 38.9 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.8 | 39.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.8, ZIP 46409 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 26 of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 12.0% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 12.0% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 27.1% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a quarter of households in ZIP 46409 (27.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four 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 46409
Renters in ZIP 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 32.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 34.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.6% | 35.5% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.1% | 34.5% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 46409 rent: 54.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About six in ten owners (58.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, 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 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.5% | 8.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.9% | 7.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 34.9% of the housing in ZIP 46409, 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 8.7 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 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1966 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1967 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1967 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1970 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 46409 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, 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 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 46409 has older homes than the great majority of Indiana ZIP codes.
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 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $827 | $1,060 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $878 | $1,142 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $970 | $1,306 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,210 | $1,602 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$383 | +$542 | +$384 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 46409 runs $1,210 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $383 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.7% 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 46409
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 33.9% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 35.2% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 37.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 40.9% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 46409: 11.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only ten of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 85.6% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.7% | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 88.4% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.7% | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.9 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 46409 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. ZIP 46409 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Indiana ZIP codes.
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 46409
| Period | ZIP 46409 | Chicago area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.6% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 6.3% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 46409 runs well above the national rate: 12.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 301 Indiana ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 46409 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 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 46407 | 2.34 | 40.1 | 24.5% | 59.2% | 32.3% | 1958 | $869 | 13.1% | 83.1% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 46342 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 11.0% | 26.8% | 8.3% | 1971 | $1,156 | 19.4% | 92.0% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 46410 | 2.38 | 43.2 | 14.4% | 33.4% | 6.2% | 1979 | $1,295 | 25.6% | 92.0% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 46405 | 2.83 | 36.2 | 19.8% | 24.6% | 7.0% | 1962 | $1,184 | 7.9% | 76.4% | 14.1% |
| ZIP 46404 | 2.65 | 40.4 | 25.9% | 44.1% | 22.8% | 1959 | $1,132 | 15.7% | 88.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 46402 | 2.57 | 34.4 | 31.3% | 56.7% | 30.1% | 1948 | $1,049 | 13.4% | 87.7% | 13.8% |
| ZIP 46319 | 2.38 | 38.4 | 17.0% | 26.6% | 5.9% | 1966 | $1,215 | 27.3% | 95.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 46406 | 2.63 | 35.8 | 34.5% | 50.6% | 15.0% | 1964 | $1,004 | 12.7% | 81.3% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 46403 | 2.23 | 39.9 | 19.8% | 50.9% | 21.5% | 1960 | $967 | 24.1% | 89.8% | 11.8% |
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 46409. 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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