46312 — East Chicago, IN
HVAC Market Targeting Score
ZIP 46312 is predominantly rental (43% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $42K and a median home value of $105K — earning a medium HVAC targeting score of 55/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 46312
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | East Chicago |
| State | IN |
| Total Population | 26,022 |
| Total Households | 9,943 |
| Median Household Income | $42K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 4,269 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 43% |
| Median Home Value | $105K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 41% |
| Median Resident Age | 37 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1943 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 93% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 5% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 2% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 46312 score 55/100 for HVAC?▾
The score of 55/100 is driven by: +2 owner-occupied 43% (x1.2); +4 9,943 households; -1 median income $42K (x1.1). Each signal is weighted for the HVAC vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 46312 to my HVAC service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your HVAC operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 46312. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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