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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46321

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

Typical home value

$350,843[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.9%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+5.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+23.5%
vs metro
+4.1%
vs state
+51.6%
ZIP 46321 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46321 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46321 is worth $350,843 — 4.1% above the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,318 a month — a 7.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,318[2]
Gross yield
7.9%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,939[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
23,733[3]
Median household income
$110,187[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Munster High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School Town of Munster

    1,524 students

  • Wilbur Wright Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · School Town of Munster

    943 students

  • Frank H Hammond Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · School Town of Munster

    647 students

  • James B Eads Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · School Town of Munster

    517 students

  • Ernest R Elliott Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · School Town of Munster

    487 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 yield7.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$27,819

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$1,774
Loan principal$280,674
Down payment$70,169
Total interest paid$357,984

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 ratio1.03
Monthly cost to own$2,394
Monthly rent$2,318

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
19th percentile[1]
Rental yield
70th percentile[2]
Property tax
14th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46321?
The typical home in 46321 is worth $350,843, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46321?
Home values in 46321 are up 2.9% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46321?
A typical home in 46321 rents for about $2,318 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 46321?
The effective property tax rate in 46321 is 1.1% — roughly $3,939 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46321?
ZIP code 46321 has a population of 23,733 and a median household income of $110,187.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Brookfield, IL

    Typical home
    $350,723
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Antioch, IL

    Typical home
    $351,130
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Grayslake, IL

    Typical home
    $351,576
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Joliet, IL

    Typical home
    $351,823
    Gross yield
    9.8%
  • Chicago, IL

    Typical home
    $349,589
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Aurora, IL

    Typical home
    $352,355
    Gross yield
    7.4%

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