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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46320

Lake County · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Typical home value

$142,519[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.5%
5-year / yr
+7.9%
10-year / yr
+13.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-49.8%
vs metro
-57.7%
vs state
-38.4%
ZIP 46320 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46320 in IN

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 46320 is worth $142,519 — 57.7% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,361 a month — a 11.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,361[2]
Gross yield
11.5%[2]
Cap rate
6.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,352[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lake County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
14,353[3]
Median household income
$37,158[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lake County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-162[5]
Moved in
10,188
Moved out
10,350

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
3
  • Hammond Central High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School City of Hammond

    1,923 students

  • Henry W Eggers Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · School City of Hammond

    783 students

  • Hammond Academy of Science & Tech

    High · Grades 6–12 · Hammond Academy of Science & Tech

    551 students

  • Area Career Center

    High · Grades 6–12 · School City of Hammond

    0 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield11.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.9%
Annual rent$16,330

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$721
Loan principal$114,015
Down payment$28,504
Total interest paid$145,420

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.70
Monthly cost to own$952
Monthly rent$1,361

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
95th percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46320?
The typical home in 46320 is worth $142,519, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46320?
Home values in 46320 are up 3.5% over the past year, and up 7.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46320?
A typical home in 46320 rents for about $1,361 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 46320?
The effective property tax rate in 46320 is 0.9% — roughly $1,352 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46320?
ZIP code 46320 has a population of 14,353 and a median household income of $37,158.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $139,272
    Gross yield
    12.0%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $149,199
    Gross yield
    12.4%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $135,094
    Gross yield
    13.6%
  • Markham, IL

    Typical home
    $152,867
    Gross yield
    19.6%
  • Gary, IN

    Typical home
    $153,191
    Gross yield
    10.2%
  • Park Forest, IL

    Typical home
    $153,354
    Gross yield
    15.6%

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