46394 — Whiting, IN
Landscaping Market Targeting Score
ZIP 46394 has moderate owner occupancy (65%) with a median household income of $66K and a median home value of $173K — earning a high Landscaping targeting score of 80/100. The high single-family detached share (69%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 46394
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Whiting |
| State | IN |
| Total Population | 11,894 |
| Total Households | 4,858 |
| Median Household Income | $66K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 3,165 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65% |
| Median Home Value | $173K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 69% |
| Median Resident Age | 40 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1938 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 95% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 2% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 3% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 46394 score 80/100 for Landscaping?▾
The score of 80/100 is driven by: +8 owner-occupied 65% (x1.2); +4 4,858 households; +6 median income $66K (x1.1). Each signal is weighted for the Landscaping 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 46394 to my Landscaping service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Landscaping operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 46394. 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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