46320 — Hammond, IN
Professional Services Market Targeting Score
ZIP 46320 is predominantly rental (41% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $37K and a median home value of $135K — earning a medium Professional Services targeting score of 57/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 46320
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Hammond |
| State | IN |
| Total Population | 14,353 |
| Total Households | 5,480 |
| Median Household Income | $37K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 2,260 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 41% |
| Median Home Value | $135K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 53% |
| Median Resident Age | 33 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1942 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 88% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 11% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 2% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 46320 score 57/100 for Professional Services?▾
The score of 57/100 is driven by: +4 5,480 households (x0.5); -6 median income $37K (x1.2); -1 median home value $135K (x0.8). Each signal is weighted for the Professional Services 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 46320 to my Professional Services service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Professional Services operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 46320. 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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