46304 — Chesterton, IN
Home-Services Market Scores by Industry · 2024 ACS 5-Year
Targeting Scores by Vertical
| Vertical | Score | Key Drivers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| healthcare | 93/High | +4 owner-occupied 79% (x0.3) · +9 11,383 households | Details → |
| Professional Services | 93/High | +4 owner-occupied 79% (x0.3) · +5 11,383 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| other | 90/High | +7 owner-occupied 79% · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| general | 90/High | +7 owner-occupied 79% · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| Real Estate | 89/High | +6 owner-occupied 79% (x0.8) · +6 11,383 households | Details → |
| Electrical | 89/High | +12 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| Moving & Relocation | 89/High | +9 owner-occupied 79% (x0.9) · +8 11,383 households (x1.3) | Details → |
| Pest Control | 88/High | +12 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +6 11,383 households | Details → |
| Landscaping | 88/High | +12 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| Plumbing | 87/High | +9 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| insurance | 85/High | +11 owner-occupied 79% · +3 11,383 households (x0.5) | Details → |
| Gutters | 85/High | +9 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| Roofing | 84/High | +7 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| Windows & Siding | 83/High | +7 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +5 11,383 households | Details → |
| HVAC | 82/High | +8 owner-occupied 79% (x1.2) · +4 11,383 households | Details → |
Scores are 0–100 (50 = baseline). Higher = stronger demographic fit for that vertical.
Census Demographics — ZIP 46304
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Chesterton |
| State | IN |
| Total Population | 28,307 |
| Total Households | 11,383 |
| Median Household Income | $91K |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79% |
| Median Home Value | $293K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 73% |
| Median Resident Age | 41 years |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vertical to target in ZIP 46304?▾
Based on Census demographics, ZIP 46304 scores highest for healthcare (93/100). It also scores well for Professional Services and other.
Why do scores differ across verticals for the same ZIP?▾
Each vertical weights Census signals differently. Roofing emphasizes older homes; landscaping emphasizes higher-income single-family homes; B2B verticals weight business density and income over home age. The same ZIP can score very differently across verticals.
How do I use these scores to plan my service territory?▾
Import ZIP 46304 and surrounding high-scoring ZIPs into AreaOps, assign them to your brand and market, and use the targeting workbench to find adjacent expansion opportunities.
What Census data powers these scores?▾
Scores are computed from 2024 ACS 5-Year estimates: population, households, owner-occupied housing, median income, median home value, and single-family share.
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