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U.S. ZIP Code · IN46323

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

Typical home value

$187,480[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+5.4%
10-year / yr
+8.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-34.0%
vs metro
-44.4%
vs state
-19.0%
ZIP 46323 location in IN
Location of ZIP 46323 in IN

Price history

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

The typical home in 46323 is worth $187,480 — 44.4% below the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,447 a month — a 9.3% 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
$1,447[2]
Gross yield
9.3%[2]
Cap rate
5.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,641[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
23,047[3]
Median household income
$59,688[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
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
2
  • Morton Senior High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · School City of Hammond

    1,534 students

  • Charles N Scott Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · School City of Hammond

    734 students

  • Joseph Hess Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · School City of Hammond

    686 students

  • Warren G Harding Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · School City of Hammond

    643 students

  • Morton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · School City of Hammond

    525 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 yield9.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.6%
Annual rent$17,361

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$948
Loan principal$149,984
Down payment$37,496
Total interest paid$191,296

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 ratio0.86
Monthly cost to own$1,242
Monthly rent$1,447

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
36th percentile[1]
Rental yield
83rd percentile[2]
Property tax
7th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 46323?
The typical home in 46323 is worth $187,480, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 46323?
Home values in 46323 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 5.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 46323?
A typical home in 46323 rents for about $1,447 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 46323?
The effective property tax rate in 46323 is 0.9% — roughly $1,641 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 46323?
ZIP code 46323 has a population of 23,047 and a median household income of $59,688.

#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
    $187,404
    Gross yield
    13.3%
  • Shelby CDP, IN

    Typical home
    $185,878
    Gross yield
  • Crestwood, IL

    Typical home
    $183,150
    Gross yield
  • Morocco, IN

    Typical home
    $191,903
    Gross yield
  • University Park, IL

    Typical home
    $192,025
    Gross yield
    12.9%
  • Posen, IL

    Typical home
    $193,609
    Gross yield

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