46303 ZIP Code
Cedar Lake, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46303 |
| City/Town: | Cedar Lake |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,859 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,571 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,819 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,897 |
| Median Home Value: | $247,000 |
| Land Area: | 28.7 sq miles
74.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.4 sq miles
3.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.3736, -87.4793 |
Population Information (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,859 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,366 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,493 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,014 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,149 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,215 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,057 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 872 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,404 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,959 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,189 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 853 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,330 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,652 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 848 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 317 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $247,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,176 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,897 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,184 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 713 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,105 | 82.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,079 | 17.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,552 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 157 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 415 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,131 | 35.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,022 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,160 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,747 | 15.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 920 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,571 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $108,062 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,333 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,819 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,892 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,398 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 494 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,433 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,468 | 88.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 646 | 7.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 284 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,995 | 94.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15 | 0.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 84 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 149 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 616 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 346 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 600 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 475 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 72 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46303 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 127 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 118 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 393 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 311 | 5.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 715 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,112 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 874 | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,174 | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 609 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 751 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46303 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,014 | 83.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 517 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 41 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 40 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 217 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 464 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46303 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 870 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,468 | 17.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 736 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 624 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 41 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 669 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 885 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,408 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 614 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 473 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 326 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,007 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,613 | 80.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,524 | 26.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 852 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46303 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,853 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,961 | 31.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,510 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 230 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 65 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 207 | 3.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46303 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,642 | 81.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 780 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 116 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 133 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 107 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 15 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 87 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46303 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 130 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,081 | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,596 | 23.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 591 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 443 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 759 | 11.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 432 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 678 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 457 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 730 | 10.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46303 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 16 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 200 | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,798 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,370 | 48.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,232 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 281 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46303 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,353 | 86.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 232 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 404 | 6.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 48 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 122 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46303 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 112 | 1.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,861 | 30.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,632 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,579 | 25.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46303 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 96 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 265 | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 609 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 653 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,709 | 33.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,495 | 29.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 241 | 4.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 37 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46303 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,528 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $542 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,176 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.38 |
Households (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,184 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,666 | 59.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,284 | 20.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 823 | 13.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,207 | 19.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,853 | 30.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,835 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46303 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,684 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,936 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,783 | 56.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 346 | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 594 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,753 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46303 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,854 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 203 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 301 | 7.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,800 | 46.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 776 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 774 | 20.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,887 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 893 | 6.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,859 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,926 | 11.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 65 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 949 | 49.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 912 | 47.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46303 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,428 | 91.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,190 | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 812 | 68.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 361 | 30.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 232 | 19.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 17 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46303 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,474 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 15 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 385 | 2566.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 385 | 2566.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 385 | 2566.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 269 | 1793.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 94 | 626.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46303 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,845 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,054 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 791 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 209 | 1.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 510 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 72 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46303 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,184 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,846 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
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