| City: | Schneider, Indiana |
| County: | Lake County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:00:20 PM |
| Population: | 367 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 219 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.1774, -87.4854 |
| Land Area: | 8.911 sq mi |
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Schneider is a small town in northwestern Indiana's Lake County with just 367 residents across 156 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists for the community. The Schneider post office maintains 174 PO Boxes, serving slightly more addresses than there are occupied homes in the area.
Mail delivery uses a mixed pattern. One rural route covers most of the territory, while a single city route serves the core of town. The numbered street grid follows Lake County's regional addressing system, with avenues like W 241st Ave (18 addresses) and Parrish Ave (10 addresses) making up the town's main thoroughfares. General Delivery is also available for temporary mail needs.
Schneider is a working-class community with a median household income of $68,750. Three-quarters of households own their homes, and the median home value sits at $169,300. The town has an older housing stock, with 121 homes built before 1939. The median age of 43.1 years and minimal seasonal vacancy (just one vacant seasonal unit) indicate this is a stable, year-round community.
Only 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Employment concentrates heavily in transportation and warehousing (89 workers) and public administration (23 workers), likely tied to the town's location in the greater Chicago industrial corridor. The population is predominantly white (91%), with 47 Hispanic or Latino residents making up 12.8% of the total.
Numbered avenues following Lake County's regional grid system dominate the address pattern, with W 241st Ave as the main thoroughfare.
ZIP Code 46376 has 367 residents and 156 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 43.1 years, older than the state (38.2) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.7%, much higher than the state average of 77.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 367Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 319Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 41.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,205Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 156Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $187,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.35Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.56Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 427 | 398 | 372 | 338 | 328 | 280 | 283 | 263 | 243 | 190 | 198 | 204 | 280 | 319 |
| Decennial Census | 398 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 367 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.1
Male Median Age: 40.8
Female Median Age: 44.3
| 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 | 18 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 6 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 30 | 28 | 16 | 22 | 13 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 37 | 11 | 25 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| White: | 333 | 91.23% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.10% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 4.11% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 1.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 8 | 2.19% |
| Total: | 365 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 178 | 48.50% | 40.8 years |
| Females: | 189 | 51.50% | 44.3 years |
| Total: | 367 | 100% | 43.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 319 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 319 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 319 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,205, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $13,455 (26.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,705. Family households earn a median of $70,769 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,769). By gender, male median income is $71,458 and female is $46,667, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $24,791 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.7%, which is roughly equal to the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 20.6%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,750 | $37,000 | $39,250 | $33,854 | $36,786 | $36,250 | $45,625 | $46,750 | $57,500 | $68,750 | $78,472 | $70,000 | $68,750 | $64,205 |
| Median Family Income | $48,393 | $32,391 | $37,500 | $32,500 | $34,432 | $35,313 | $41,563 | $45,500 | $49,688 | $56,875 | $85,833 | $84,375 | $70,938 | $70,769 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $40,000 | $18,750 | $22,917 | $30,250 | $33,750 | $38,125 | $63,750 | $58,750 | $72,875 | $75,625 | $77,656 | $26,250 | $47,917 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $53,309 | $35,833 | $36,250 | $37,917 | $0 | $31,923 | $50,208 | $43,750 | $51,667 | $62,500 | $68,750 | $63,250 | $70,625 | $71,458 |
| Median Female Income | $23,125 | $26,250 | $28,333 | $24,750 | $0 | $41,250 | $41,000 | $41,750 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $51,250 | $55,417 | $50,833 | $46,667 |
| Employed: | 127 | 50.60% |
| Unemployed: | 33 | 13.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 91 | 36.25% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 29.92% |
| Service: | 19 | 14.96% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 8.66% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 25 | 19.69% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 34 | 26.77% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 127 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $187,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $90,000 (92.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $102,500. The median gross rent is $1,125, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $400 (55.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $300. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.82% (38.02% with a mortgage, 61.98% free-and-clear) and renters 14.18% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.08%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,500 | $108,900 | $105,200 | $95,600 | $101,900 | $91,400 | $79,600 | $77,000 | $85,000 | $91,400 | $93,600 | $111,100 | $169,300 | $187,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 15.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 17 | 85.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $725 | $700 | $663 | $919 | $825 | $700 | $783 | $900 | $825 | $950 | $917 | $975 | $1,063 | $1,125 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 46 | 32.62% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 75 | 53.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 14.18% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 141 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 141 | 97.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 3 | 2.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 129 | 89.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 15 | 10.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 22.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.40 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.26%). College enrollment is 3.77%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 8 | 3.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 4.18% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 141 | 59.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 53 | 22.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 2.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 2.93% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 6.28% |
| Total: | 239 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 221 | 92.47% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 9.21% |
| Private Insurance: | 239 | 61.44% |
| Public Insurance: | 145 | 37.28% |
| No Insurance: | 5 | 1.29% |
| Total: | 389 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 384 | 98.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 26.6% | 22.8% | 15.4% | 13.8% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 9.0% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 14.9% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 3.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 8 | 15.09% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 16.98% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 33 | 62.26% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 1.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 3.77% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 32.08% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 43 | 81.13% |
ZIP Code 46376 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 61 people with an annual payroll of $3,265,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,222Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $811,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,265,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 61Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 46376 is located in Lake County, Indiana, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Indiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,461,105 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 46376, and is subdivided into the Lake County-Porter County-Jasper County, IN division. It covers 8.911 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.027 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 16980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Lake County-Porter County-Jasper County, IN (CBSA Div 29414)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 9,461,105Source: Census |
| MSA: | Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 8.911 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.027 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1157.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Gary, IN PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1868238Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Schneider town; IndianaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 46376 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.