| Official Zip Code Name | Lowell |
| Zip Code State | Indiana |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Lake |
| Area Code | 219 |
| Current Population: | 17524 |
| Racial Majority: | White 94.22% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 87.3% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 7.4% |
| Median Household Income | $65048 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $67210 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 35.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 630 - 745 ft. |
| Area | 122 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 41.25753200, -87.42177600 |
The current unemployment level in 46356 is 7.4% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.5% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.9% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 46356 increased to 17524 from 14495 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 46356 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 46356 public schools is White. 24.2% of students in 46356 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16608 | 94.22% | 16196 | +3% |
| Black Or African American | 32 | 0.18% | 70 | -54% |
| Hispanic | 866 | 4.91% | 1015 | -15% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 5 | 0.03% | 39 | -87% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.05% | 56 | -86% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 2 | -100% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0% | 10 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 136 | 0.61% | 136 | -21% |
| White | 87.3% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17524 | 14495 |
| Male Population | 49.90% | |
| Female Population | 50.10% | |
| Total Households | 6345 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 24.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 80.0% |
| Median Household Income | $65048 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 34.20% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 44.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 21.30% |
| 46356 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Indiana District 1 | Pete Visclosky | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Indiana Congressional Districts | ||
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| 46341 - Hebron |
| 46349 - Lake Village |
| 60954 - Momence |
| 60401 - Beecher |
| 46307 - Crown Point |
| 60940 - Grant Park |
| 46310 - Demotte |
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Zip Code 46356 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 13 | 17 | 27 | 37 | 48 | 58 | 62 | 60 | 52 | 40 | 31 | 20 | 39 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 30 | 36 | 47 | 60 | 71 | 80 | 84 | 81 | 75 | 64 | 49 | 35 | 59 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.84 | 1.67 | 2.93 | 4.06 | 4.3 | 4.67 | 3.89 | 3.89 | 3.36 | 2.98 | 3.54 | 2.71 | 39.85 |