ZIP 46304 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chesterton town, IN (46304)

Median Income

$88,551

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,260

Wealth inflow

Population

27,402

Unemployment

6.1%

2.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,260 for ZIP 46304 (Chesterton town, IN) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.1%+65% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.0%-67% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

3.1%-74% vs US avg

642

Establishments

12,975

Employees

~20 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.7%
Construction9.2%
Manufacturing20.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Retail trade9.8%
Transportation, utilities6.3%
Information1.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate11.0%
Professional, scientific, management7.3%
Education, health care, social16.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Other services5.6%
Public administration1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 46304 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 6.5%, median income fell 5.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.7%.

Median Income

$88,551

+18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate