46311 ZIP Code
Dyer, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46311 |
| City/Town: | Dyer |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,074 |
| Median Household Income: | $109,631 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,231 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,860 |
| Median Home Value: | $282,000 |
| Land Area: | 12.6 sq miles
32.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.4684, -87.5092 |
Population Information (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,074 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,134 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,940 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,521 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,127 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,324 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,306 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,185 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,684 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,404 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,840 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,540 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,394 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,889 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,490 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 370 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $282,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,171 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,860 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,582 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 278 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,663 | 89.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 919 | 10.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,611 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 180 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 466 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,494 | 27.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,890 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,406 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,802 | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,373 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 37.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46311 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $109,631 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $125,000 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,760 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,231 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,542 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,176 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 366 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,163 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,669 | 87.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,137 | 9.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 359 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,856 | 86.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 886 | 3.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 56 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 416 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 213 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,647 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,481 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,689 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,927 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 270 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 470 | 2.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46311 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 92 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 359 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 311 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 363 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 445 | 5.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,147 | 13.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,261 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,330 | 27.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,370 | 16.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 904 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46311 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,139 | 83.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 558 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 177 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 6 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 46 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,095 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46311 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 958 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,631 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 388 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,414 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 616 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 210 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 728 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,183 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,965 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,057 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 611 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 385 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.4% | 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 (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,689 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,763 | 81.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,246 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,077 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46311 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,625 | 77.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,082 | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,561 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 148 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 297 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 361 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46311 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,040 | 79.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,310 | 14.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 43 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 54 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 306 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 82 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46311 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 76 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 815 | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,422 | 27.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,632 | 18.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 866 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,453 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 461 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 512 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 205 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 418 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46311 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 95 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 100 | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,652 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,258 | 48.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,249 | 25.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 506 | 5.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46311 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,698 | 89.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 76 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 792 | 9.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46311 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 136 | 1.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,011 | 23.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,170 | 48.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,265 | 26.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46311 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 84 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 179 | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 369 | 4.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 980 | 12.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,729 | 35.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,806 | 36.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 342 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 174 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46311 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,644 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $670 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,171 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,582 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,127 | 59.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,868 | 21.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 939 | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,986 | 23.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,676 | 31.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,972 | 34.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46311 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,010 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,531 | 28.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,418 | 60.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 430 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 568 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,532 | 28.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46311 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,794 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 344 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 317 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,850 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,154 | 24.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,129 | 23.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,265 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,049 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,766 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,151 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 73 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,191 | 55.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 887 | 41.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46311 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,928 | 90.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,919 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,110 | 57.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 800 | 41.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 630 | 32.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46311 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,688 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 231 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,386 | 600.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,386 | 600.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,386 | 600.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 447 | 193.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 44 | 19.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 517 | 223.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 10.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46311 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,553 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,585 | 90.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,968 | 9.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,081 | 5.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 597 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 190 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 100 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46311 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,582 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,310 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Dyer, IN46311