Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana (ZIP 46342) is $1,132/month (±$77), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $213,000 (±$10,981), and the median household income is $75,521/year. The unemployment rate in Lake County, Indiana was 4.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 46342
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,132 |
| Median Home Value | $213,000 |
| Median Household Income | $75,521 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,053 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 3,382 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 26% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,033 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.2% |
How does ZIP 46342 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Indiana.
Higher rent than 81% of ZIP codes in Indiana · 121th of 642
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 46371 | $2,095 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 46075 | $2,034 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 47231 | $2,025 |
| … 117 more … | ||
| 121 | ZCTA5 46342(you are here) | $1,132 |
| … 518 more … | ||
| 639 | ZCTA5 47516 | $496 |
| 641 | ZCTA5 46186 | $485 |
| 642 | ZCTA5 47989 | $483 |
Geography
ZIP 46342 is in Lake County, Indiana.
It covers part of Hobart city, Indiana.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana (ZIP 46342) is $1,132/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana?
The median home value in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana (ZIP 46342) is $213,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 46342 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 46342, Indiana, 1,033 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana?
The median household income in ZCTA5 46342, Indiana is $75,521/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,132 has a margin of error of ±$77. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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