46303 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46303, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46303 is a zip code in Lake County, Indiana, which covers Center, Hanover, and West Creek, with a total population of 16,073 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 46303 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46303.

The estimated population of people living in 46303 is 16,073, with a median age of 38.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46303 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,073
+8.61%
+13.97%
2020
14,799
+0.23%
-
2019
14,765
+0.83%
-
2018
14,644
+3.84%
-
2017
14,103
 - -

Population of 46303 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46303 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.9%
91.7%
 +2.40%
Black/African American
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
5.6%
 -48.21%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.9%
 +31.58%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46303 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 46303 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46303 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46303 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.8 +3.47% 37.5 +4.46% 40.4 +2.54%
2020 37.5 +1.35% 35.9 -1.37% 39.4 +3.41%
2019 37 +3.35% 36.4 +5.2% 38.1 +0.26%
2018 35.8 +0.56% 34.6 -0.57% 38 +3.54%
2017 35.6 - 34.8 - 36.7 -

The median age of the 46303 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 46303 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,020 1.14% 895 +18.68% 1,017 1,068
10 to 19 1,094 +1.19% 1,060 -7.58% 1,095 972
20 to 29 953 +20.83% 874 +13.15% 1,150 961
30 to 39 1,056 -9.33% 913 +5.71% 954 931
40 to 49 833 +20.39% 999 +5.97% 1,009 1,029
50 to 59 995 -5.41% 954 -3.56% 940 920
60 to 69 718 +51.34% 745 +34.76% 1,080 1,006
70+ 503 +59.92% 491 +86.22% 873 1,068

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46303 zip code is $79,594.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 46303.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $96,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,389.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,770.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46303 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 46303, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 46303 is currently $98,840.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.89% of households in 46303 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 46303 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.81%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.61%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.77%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46303 is $36,742.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46303 by the total population of 46303.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46303 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46303 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.06%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46303 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46303 zip over the age of 16 is 12,740.

Of those people, a total of 65.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 46303 is 60.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 46303 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 819 58.00% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 965 89.90% 34.70%
25 to 29 years 1,146 91.80% 12.70%
30 to 34 years 1,174 71.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,663 90.00% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 2,187 89.30% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 759 82.60% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 1,124 57.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,760 22.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,143 1.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46303. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 12,247 65.50% 7.30%
Black or African American 1 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 93 59.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 98 82.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 301 71.10% 25.70%
Hispanic or Latino 350 65.10% 10.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,087 65.60% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46303 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 46303 is 7,735, with median earnings of $45,805.00.

Women in 46303 are earning approximately 54.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,735 $45,805.00
Male 4,053 $58,873.00
Female 3,682 $32,309.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46303 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 651 $88,443.00
Business and Financial 238 $57,031.00
Computer and Mathematical 170 $63,716.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $52,297.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $61,250.00
Community and Social Service 56 $48,542.00
Legal 66 $17,426.00
Educational and Library 313 $32,951.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 66 $31,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 380 $70,474.00
Healthcare Support 154 $28,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $0.00
Law Enforcement 146 $68,821.00
Food Preparation and Serving 521 $13,988.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 240 $15,952.00
Personal Care and Service 317 $15,106.00
Sales 592 $71,211.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,166 $31,773.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 691 $64,556.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 286 $58,750.00
Production 611 $47,601.00
Transportation and Material Moving 452 $55,339.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46303 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 46303.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 455 $103,603.00 196 $60,806.00
Business and Financial 130 $65,972.00 108 $55,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 147 $62,939.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 31 $0.00 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $33,194.00 23 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 66 $17,426.00
Educational and Library 74 $41,607.00 239 $27,054.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $21,607.00 39 $42,563.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 362 $70,862.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 154 $28,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 146 $68,821.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $7,297.00 381 $14,345.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 155 $41,328.00 85 $9,187.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $11,964.00 261 $15,233.00
Sales 315 $87,153.00 277 $52,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 140 $37,188.00 1,026 $31,649.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 681 $64,960.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 286 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 452 $51,452.00 159 $41,139.00
Transportation and Material Moving 319 $64,653.00 133 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,860 households in 46303, with an average household size of 2.74 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,300 families living in the 46303 zip code with an average family size of 3.21 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 46303:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,272 333 695 1,560
Average Household Size 3.18 4.4 3.36 1.19
Total Families 3,272 333 695 0
Average Household Size 3.16 3.97 3.09 0

Poverty

Of the 4,300 families living in 46303, 3.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46303:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,581 housing units in 46303.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,860 89.04%
Vacant 721 10.96%

12.69% of the total 6,581 housing units in 46303 are rental units. This is approximately 835 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,805 are occupied by the owner - or 73.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46303 is $1,007.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46303 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    220
  • Less than $500
    76
  • $500 to $999
    337
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    278
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    124
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    20
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46303 is $216,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46303 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    84
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    459
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    653
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    859
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,541
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    993
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    201
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46303. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46303 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    741
  • 1940 to 1949
    386
  • 1950 to 1959
    739
  • 1960 to 1969
    423
  • 1970 to 1979
    768
  • 1980 to 1989
    381
  • 1990 to 1999
    593
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,614
  • 2010 to 2013
    884
  • 2014 or later
    52

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 46303 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    158
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,657
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,443
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,602

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46303 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46303 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46303.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    117
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    275
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    608
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    899
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    811
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    517
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    997
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    488
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    716
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    868
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    678
  • 90 or more minutes
    329

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 46303 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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