46406 — Gary, IN
Pest Control Market Targeting Score
ZIP 46406 is predominantly rental (48% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $36K and a median home value of $92K — earning a medium Pest Control targeting score of 59/100. The high single-family detached share (74%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 46406
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Gary |
| State | IN |
| Total Population | 9,001 |
| Total Households | 3,487 |
| Median Household Income | $36K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 1,673 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 48% |
| Median Home Value | $92K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 74% |
| Median Resident Age | 33 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1962 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 97% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 3% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 0% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 46406 score 59/100 for Pest Control?▾
The score of 59/100 is driven by: +6 owner-occupied 48% (x1.2); +3 3,487 households; -4 median income $36K. Each signal is weighted for the Pest Control 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 46406 to my Pest Control service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Pest Control operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 46406. 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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