46405 — Lake Station, IN
Landscaping Market Targeting Score
ZIP 46405 is a strongly owner-occupied area (75% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $61K and a median home value of $139K — earning a high Landscaping targeting score of 82/100. The high single-family detached share (87%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 46405
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Station |
| State | IN |
| Total Population | 12,184 |
| Total Households | 4,357 |
| Median Household Income | $61K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 3,282 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75% |
| Median Home Value | $139K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 87% |
| Median Resident Age | 35 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1957 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 84% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 13% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 3% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 46405 score 82/100 for Landscaping?▾
The score of 82/100 is driven by: +10 owner-occupied 75% (x1.2); +4 4,357 households; +6 median income $61K (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 46405 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 46405. 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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