46405 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 46405, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

46405 is a zip code in Lake County, Indiana, which covers Calumet and Hobart, with a total population of 12,101 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 46405 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 46405.

The estimated population of people living in 46405 is 12,101, with a median age of 36.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 46405 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,101
+15.2%
+3.57%
2020
10,504
 -3.23% -
2019
10,855
 -5.24% -
2018
11,455
 -1.96% -
2017
11,684
 - -

Population of 46405 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 46405 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
64.3%
60.6%
 +6.11%
Black/African American
4.4%
3.2%
 +37.50%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
28%
32.8%
 -14.63%
Asian
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2.5%
 +12.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 46405 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 46405 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 46405 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 46405 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.3 -0.82% 38 +1.06% 32.7 -4.66%
2020 36.6 +0.55% 37.6 +3.3% 34.3 -6.03%
2019 36.4 +4.3% 36.4 +0.83% 36.5 +6.1%
2018 34.9 -1.41% 36.1 +2.27% 34.4 -2.82%
2017 35.4 - 35.3 - 35.4 -

The median age of the 46405 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 46405 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 1,085 -15.64% 719 +23.12% 850 879
10 to 19 828 -7.38% 891 -19.99% 731 652
20 to 29 760 +9.97% 674 +61.99% 827 1,152
30 to 39 830 -4.63% 854 -11.9% 775 741
40 to 49 516 +17.89% 532 +13.45% 605 539
50 to 59 881 +13.64% 960 -19.09% 1,007 781
60 to 69 684 +44.05% 615 +30.19% 998 745
70+ 461 -34.42% 394 +33.22% 315 504

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 46405 zip code is $50,462.00.

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 46405.

  • Under 25
    $52,098.00
  • 25 to 44
    $42,637.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,217.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 46405 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 46405, 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 46405 is currently $60,798.00.

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.

1.54% of households in 46405 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 46405 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.94%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.18%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.55%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.07%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 46405 is $22,480.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 46405 by the total population of 46405.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 46405 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 46405 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
    4.66%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 46405 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 46405 zip over the age of 16 is 9,380.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 46405 is 51.90%.

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 46405 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 391 27.60% 9.30%
20 to 24 years 1,168 87.60% 43.10%
25 to 29 years 811 75.00% 11.30%
30 to 34 years 850 86.40% 28.20%
35 to 44 years 1,379 68.70% 11.70%
45 to 54 years 1,165 71.30% 18.10%
55 to 59 years 1,054 78.20% 7.90%
60 to 64 years 1,168 62.20% 7.20%
65 to 74 years 945 17.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 449 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 46405. 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 7,168 65.70% 17.70%
Black or African American 426 59.40% 21.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 48 43.80% 0.00%
Asian 34 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 882 51.80% 19.30%
Two or more races 822 60.60% 26.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,430 52.10% 14.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,308 68.00% 19.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 46405 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 46405 is 4,865, with median earnings of $31,662.00.

Women in 46405 are earning approximately 62.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,865 $31,662.00
Male 2,569 $40,795.00
Female 2,296 $25,408.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 46405 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 418 $41,061.00
Business and Financial 32 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $51,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $67,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 140 $24,038.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 153 $60,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 72 $32,143.00
Healthcare Practitioners 178 $46,607.00
Healthcare Support 195 $21,169.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $5,625.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 314 $16,364.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 213 $19,618.00
Personal Care and Service 142 $22,955.00
Sales 630 $18,547.00
Office and Administrative Support 477 $30,231.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 494 $51,076.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 320 $54,048.00
Production 328 $46,818.00
Transportation and Material Moving 234 $57,742.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 46405 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 46405.

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 273 $40,871.00 145 $42,740.00
Business and Financial 10 $0.00 22 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 103 $67,188.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 140 $24,038.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 54 $0.00 99 $45,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $6,944.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $0.00 136 $45,357.00
Healthcare Support 4 $0.00 191 $21,331.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00 19 $0.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 100 $8,750.00 214 $20,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $18,264.00 141 $31,477.00
Personal Care and Service 97 $14,331.00 45 $0.00
Sales 92 $26,700.00 538 $16,745.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $35,667.00 391 $22,464.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 494 $51,076.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 320 $54,048.00 0 $0.00
Production 228 $67,065.00 100 $28,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 185 $59,718.00 49 $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 4,283 households in 46405, with an average household size of 2.8 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 2,940 families living in the 46405 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 46405:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,519 546 875 1,343
Average Household Size 3.34 3.96 3.45 1.29
Total Families 1,519 546 875 0
Average Household Size 3.31 3.49 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 2,940 families living in 46405, 17.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 46405:

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 4,687 housing units in 46405.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,283 91.38%
Vacant 404 8.62%

29.40% of the total 4,687 housing units in 46405 are rental units. This is approximately 1,378 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,849 are occupied by the owner - or 60.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 46405 is $976.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 46405 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
    56
  • Less than $500
    112
  • $500 to $999
    651
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    522
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    71
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    22
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 46405 is $89,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 46405 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    263
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,398
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    802
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    280
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    11
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    26
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    69
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 46405. The chart below shows the number of properties in 46405 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    573
  • 1940 to 1949
    948
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,501
  • 1960 to 1969
    450
  • 1970 to 1979
    299
  • 1980 to 1989
    283
  • 1990 to 1999
    318
  • 2000 to 2009
    174
  • 2010 to 2013
    141
  • 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 46405 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    439
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,320
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,555
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    969

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 46405 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 46405 that commute to work in a particular way.

29 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 46405.

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
    171
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    255
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    541
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    815
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    714
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    316
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    591
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    166
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    374
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    222
  • 90 or more minutes
    299

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 46405 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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