46342 ZIP Code
Hobart, Indiana
January 12, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 46342 |
| City/Town: | Hobart |
| County: | Lake |
| State: | Indiana |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,049 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,808 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,996 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,680 |
| Median Home Value: | $178,000 |
| Land Area: | 35.0 sq miles
90.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.5182, -87.2449 |
Population Information (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,049 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,398 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,651 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,484 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,899 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,709 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,837 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,180 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,744 | 11.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,862 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,838 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,930 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,287 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,962 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,431 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 886 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $178,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,125 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,680 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,777 | 93.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 903 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,727 | 76.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,050 | 23.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,940 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 642 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,028 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,009 | 41.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,371 | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,161 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,483 | 15.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,246 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (46342 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,808 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,299 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,852 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,996 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,661 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,643 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 945 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,054 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,884 | 88.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,296 | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 440 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,846 | 77.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,596 | 8.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 531 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 14 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,224 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,813 | 8.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,265 | 10.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,546 | 20.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,534 | 14.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,642 | 5.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 366 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (46342 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 642 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 528 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,055 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 858 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,388 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,438 | 19.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,861 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,390 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,218 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 399 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (46342 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,500 | 85.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,153 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 112 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 509 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (46342 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 67 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 984 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,589 | 17.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 455 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,757 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 892 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 237 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 543 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,119 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,327 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,604 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 763 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 306 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,312 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,005 | 68.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,590 | 39.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,444 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (46342 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,447 | 73.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,499 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,685 | 28.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 802 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 174 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,244 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (46342 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,441 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 492 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 264 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 150 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 552 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 492 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 587 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 702 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (46342 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 100 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 522 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,733 | 12.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,922 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 793 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,459 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,626 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,777 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,307 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,441 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (46342 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 157 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 824 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,566 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,142 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,562 | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 429 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (46342 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,968 | 85.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 166 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,530 | 12.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (46342 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 894 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,906 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,881 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,096 | 24.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (46342 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 498 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 831 | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,373 | 24.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,870 | 19.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,209 | 33.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 821 | 8.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 93 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (46342 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,365 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $521 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,125 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,777 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,540 | 43.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,005 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,241 | 17.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,634 | 28.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,685 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,792 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (46342 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,555 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,776 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,876 | 46.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 467 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,326 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,741 | 29.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (46342 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,814 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 346 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 360 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,852 | 49.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,481 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,775 | 22.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,727 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,828 | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,756 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,388 | 13.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 71 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,434 | 55.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,883 | 42.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (46342 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,265 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,512 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,202 | 62.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,310 | 37.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 980 | 27.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (46342 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,541 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 262 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,508 | 575.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,508 | 575.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,508 | 575.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 450 | 171.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 12.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 91 | 34.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 537 | 205.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (46342 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,565 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,858 | 87.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,707 | 12.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,696 | 8.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 581 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 345 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 85 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (46342 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,777 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,876 | 92.9% | 89.4% |
Hobart, IN46342