46304 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46304, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46304 is a zip code in Porter County, Indiana, which covers Jackson, Liberty, Pine, Portage, and Westchester, with a total population of 26,476 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 46304 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46304.

The estimated population of people living in 46304 is 26,476, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46304 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,476
+2.87%
+6.29%
2020
25,738
+1.53%
-
2019
25,351
+1.79%
-
2018
24,906
 -0.02% -
2017
24,910
 - -

Population of 46304 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46304 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
85.3%
87.9%
 -2.96%
Black/African American
1.9%
0.8%
 +137.50%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
8.7%
8.1%
 +7.41%
Asian
1.8%
1.7%
 +5.88%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
1.2%
 +91.67%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46304 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 46304 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46304 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46304 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 +1.82% 38.9 +2.37% 39.4 +1.55%
2020 38.5 -2.78% 38 -1.55% 38.8 -3.96%
2019 39.6 -0.5% 38.6 +2.66% 40.4 -6.05%
2018 39.8 +0.51% 37.6 +5.32% 43 +2.14%
2017 39.6 - 35.7 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 46304 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 46304 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 1,606 +14.12% 1,019 +32.09% 1,843 1,385
10 to 19 2,249 -23.05% 1,650 -11.81% 1,757 1,446
20 to 29 1,652 -27.82% 1,299 +32.31% 1,225 1,742
30 to 39 1,513 +28.67% 1,661 +30.41% 1,973 2,219
40 to 49 1,822 1.01% 2,042 -33.13% 1,814 1,438
50 to 59 1,689 +6.51% 1,687 +2.82% 1,783 1,702
60 to 69 1,395 +11.81% 1,488 +21.21% 1,563 1,821
70+ 825 +46.82% 1,313 +15.68% 1,268 1,497

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46304 zip code is $84,567.00.

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 46304.

  • Under 25
    $41,723.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,830.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,629.00
  • 65 and over
    $59,787.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46304 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 46304, 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 46304 is currently $104,963.00.

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.

8.94% of households in 46304 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 46304 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.99%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.66%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.94%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46304 is $43,695.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46304 by the total population of 46304.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46304 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46304 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
    11.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.67%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.70%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46304 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46304 zip over the age of 16 is 21,381.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% 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 46304 is 59.80%.

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 46304 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,336 25.00% 17.40%
20 to 24 years 1,264 68.10% 21.10%
25 to 29 years 1,703 83.00% 11.80%
30 to 34 years 1,751 88.70% 1.70%
35 to 44 years 4,044 84.80% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 3,442 84.80% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 1,692 73.40% 4.80%
60 to 64 years 1,657 64.30% 12.40%
65 to 74 years 3,093 24.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,399 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46304. 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 19,437 64.20% 6.20%
Black or African American 395 61.80% 12.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 393 57.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 335 37.60% 0.80%
Two or more races 821 73.20% 6.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,763 63.70% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,515 63.80% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46304 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 46304 is 12,787, with median earnings of $54,094.00.

Women in 46304 are earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,787 $54,094.00
Male 6,877 $65,880.00
Female 5,910 $43,848.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46304 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 1,263 $80,924.00
Business and Financial 941 $59,474.00
Computer and Mathematical 430 $88,634.00
Architecture and Engineering 408 $109,559.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 93 $123,785.00
Community and Social Service 189 $63,826.00
Legal 173 $84,402.00
Educational and Library 710 $44,085.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 301 $33,309.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,147 $66,714.00
Healthcare Support 143 $21,489.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $35,476.00
Law Enforcement 68 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 658 $12,244.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 433 $7,147.00
Personal Care and Service 288 $27,025.00
Sales 804 $40,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,227 $33,147.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 868 $70,147.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 701 $54,375.00
Production 1,000 $63,864.00
Transportation and Material Moving 374 $63,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46304 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 46304.

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 849 $100,609.00 414 $47,778.00
Business and Financial 522 $66,028.00 419 $55,020.00
Computer and Mathematical 133 $116,307.00 297 $88,517.00
Architecture and Engineering 292 $110,500.00 116 $108,382.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 81 $123,574.00
Community and Social Service 50 $63,636.00 139 $63,849.00
Legal 75 $162,019.00 98 $36,389.00
Educational and Library 151 $53,355.00 559 $42,518.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 113 $43,165.00 188 $31,406.00
Healthcare Practitioners 244 $97,356.00 903 $65,786.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 138 $21,435.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $35,476.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 68 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 305 $18,977.00 353 $11,373.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 237 $4,527.00 196 $16,406.00
Personal Care and Service 112 $25,918.00 176 $130,082.00
Sales 382 $69,167.00 422 $19,115.00
Office and Administrative Support 178 $47,381.00 1,049 $31,037.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 856 $70,294.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 661 $52,211.00 40 $0.00
Production 807 $67,875.00 193 $55,298.00
Transportation and Material Moving 347 $70,781.00 27 $20,341.00

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 10,606 households in 46304, with an average household size of 2.48 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 7,136 families living in the 46304 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 46304:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,627 364 1,145 3,470
Average Household Size 3.02 3.21 3.14 1.32
Total Families 5,627 364 1,145 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.6 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 7,136 families living in 46304, 8.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46304:

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 11,271 housing units in 46304.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,606 94.10%
Vacant 665 5.90%

21.43% of the total 11,271 housing units in 46304 are rental units. This is approximately 2,415 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,069 are occupied by the owner - or 71.59% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46304 is $1,073.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46304 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
    122
  • Less than $500
    57
  • $500 to $999
    972
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,011
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    201
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    81
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    92
  • $3,000 or more
    1

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46304 is $230,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46304 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    221
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    294
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,157
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,532
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,748
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,547
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    465
  • $1,000,000 or more
    105

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46304. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46304 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,360
  • 1940 to 1949
    468
  • 1950 to 1959
    888
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,093
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,613
  • 1980 to 1989
    897
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,765
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,195
  • 2010 to 2013
    992
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 46304 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    341
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,182
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,476
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,607

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46304 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46304 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46304.

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
    255
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,183
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,412
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,390
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,473
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    944
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,536
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    417
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    368
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    815
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    708
  • 90 or more minutes
    332

Summary

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