Munster, IN ZIP Code, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
46321	Standard	23,894	100.00%	Hammond

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Population & Demographics

Munster, IN has 23,733 residents, with an average household size of 2.5. The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.6%) and 35-39 (7.4%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 14.1%. Those born outside the United States make up 9.0% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	23,894
Total Households:	9,182
Total Housing Units:	9,570
Average Household Size:	2.57
Average Family Size:	2.86

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	23,894
Total Households:	9,182
Total Housing Units:	9,570
Average Household Size:	2.57
Average Family Size:	2.86

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	23,406	23,460	23,445	23,325	23,250	23,103	23,005	22,840	22,689	22,604	23,717	23,731	23,733
Decennial Census	23,603	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	23,894	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 44.7

Male Median Age: 42.4

Female Median Age: 46.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	623	729	843	849	627	552	548	681	670	720	759	917	846	697	586	360	252	307
Female	523	714	807	761	541	477	596	732	759	785	882	948	910	751	650	485	401	606
Total	1,146	1,443	1,650	1,610	1,168	1,029	1,144	1,413	1,429	1,505	1,641	1,865	1,756	1,448	1,236	845	653	913

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	17,202	68.30%
Black:	1,493	5.93%
Hispanic:*	3,722	14.78%
Asian:	1,529	6.07%
American Indian:	115	0.46%
Hawaiian:	5	0.02%
Other:	1,121	4.45%
Total:	25,187	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	11,566	48.41%	42.4 years
Females:	12,328	51.59%	46.6 years
Total:	23,894	100%	44.7 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	11,566	48.41%	42.4 years
Females:	12,328	51.59%	46.6 years
Total:	23,894	100%	44.7 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	21,307	89.78%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	288	1.21%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,698	7.15%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	440	9.01%
Total Population:	23,733	100%
Total Native Population:	21,595	90.99%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,138	9.01%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Munster, IN have an average household income of $105,764 (much higher than the State by 51.0%, and much higher than the Nation by 34.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($133,979 vs $55,763). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about the same as the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$71,379	$70,708	$72,583	$72,532	$70,503	$70,894	$78,251	$81,234	$84,254	$88,010	$96,938	$101,851	$105,764
Median Family Income	$94,196	$93,872	$92,072	$89,032	$88,560	$85,880	$93,477	$99,386	$105,129	$110,667	$118,693	$126,563	$133,979
Median NonFamily Income	$34,052	$37,845	$41,849	$38,482	$40,595	$43,291	$43,252	$41,875	$45,240	$49,816	$50,443	$52,665	$55,763
Median Male Income	$61,235	$63,078	$64,907	$66,447	$68,569	$72,147	$73,183	$73,099	$74,426	$79,147	$83,215	$89,865	$94,400
Median Female Income	$40,537	$40,871	$43,162	$43,470	$47,147	$51,108	$55,403	$58,955	$57,257	$58,551	$63,486	$67,698	$68,495

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,489	57.94%
Unemployed:	646	3.26%
Not In Labor Force:	7,694	38.80%
Total:	19,829	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	6,119	53.26%
Service:	1,427	12.42%
Sales and Office:	2,054	17.88%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	774	6.74%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,115	9.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,489	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Munster, IN, the median home value is $312,000 - much higher than the State by 54.8%, and up $79,200 (34.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,480 per month - much higher than the State by 45.1%, and up $448 (43.4%) since 2020. Most renters in Munster pay $1,000-$1,499 (35.7%). About 15.2% pay under $1,000 and 20.5% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.1% (66.3% have a mortgage) and renters make up 13.9% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$200,400	$197,600	$196,400	$200,100	$207,500	$212,900	$217,700	$222,700	$228,400	$232,800	$242,500	$282,200	$312,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	191	14.64%
$1,000 to $1,499:	448	34.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:	358	27.43%
$2,000 to $2,499:	8	0.61%
$2,500 to $2,999:	22	1.69%
$3,000 or more:	227	17.39%
No Rent:	51	3.91%
Total:	1,305	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,038	$978	$962	$944	$915	$1,062	$1,072	$1,110	$1,149	$1,032	$1,155	$1,230	$1,480

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,352	57.08%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,720	29.01%
Renter Occupied:	1,305	13.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,377	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,377	95.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	409	4.18%
Total Housing Units:	9,786	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

48.1% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (28.8%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 96.5%, which is above the state rate (90.2%). The share of people in poverty is 4.4%, which is below the state rate (8.4%) and below the national rate (8.7%), up 1.8 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.1 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	211	1.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	392	2.29%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,981	23.27%
Some college, no degree:	2,668	15.60%
Associate's degree:	1,633	9.55%
Bachelor's degree:	5,260	30.75%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,963	17.32%
Total:	17,108	100%
High school graduate or higher:	16,505	96.48%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	8,223	48.07%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	19,105	72.82%
Public Insurance:	6,267	23.89%
No Insurance:	863	3.29%
Total:	26,235	100%
Has Health Insurance:	25,372	96.71%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	2.6%	4.3%	5.9%	6.9%	7.1%	6.4%	3.3%	2.7%	3.3%	3.5%	3.1%	4.4%	4.4%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	340	6.09%
Kindergarten:	364	6.52%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,020	36.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,405	25.17%
College or graduate school:	1,454	26.04%
Total:	5,583	100%
Early Childhood:	704	12.61%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,789	67.87%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Code:	46321 (Standard)
County:	Lake County, IN
Area Code:	219
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	23,894 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN [Learn More]
Coordinates:	41.5465, -87.5046
Land Area:	7.59 sq miles (ZIP Code)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/in-munster.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	9,500Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	657Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,475Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,918Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,429Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	689Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$222,411,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$972,574,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	15,460Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:	Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Gary, IN PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	7.594 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.093 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	51912Source: Census
Place Name:	Munster town; IndianaSource: Census

The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Munster, IN

46321 is the only ZIP Code for Munster, IN

Munster, IN has 1 ZIP Code

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Munster, IN

Sources & References