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Lowell, IN
Town in Lake County, Indiana.
Population
11,073
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,577
ZIP codes
0
Lowell and its ZIP codes
Lowell at a glance
- Lowell is about 8.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- It is the 78th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- Households here earn a median of $84,024 a year, 17% more than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $248,000 (14% above Indiana) and median rent is $1,123 a month.
Local data for Lowell, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lowell, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,024
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$248,000
Median rent
$1,123/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
24.2%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,236), Polish Americans (1,528), Irish Americans (1,278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Lowell.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,399
191,579 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.29B
FY 2026, $6,604 per person
How people get to work
Lowell, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lowell, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
857
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
39.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowell, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Lowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake DalecarliaCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Cedar LakeTown | 5.2 mi | 9.5 |
| SchneiderTown | 6.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ShelbyCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
| LeroyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Crown PointCity | 8.7 mi | 19 |
| Sumava ResortsCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Eagle Lake, ILCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ThayerCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JohnTown | 11 mi | 12.7 |
| WinfieldTown | 11 mi | 12.4 |
| HebronTown | 11 mi | 2 |
| Beecher, ILVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| RoselawnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.6 |
| Grant Park, ILVillage | 12 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowell, IN in?
- Lowell is in Lake County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Lowell, IN?
- About 11,073 people live in Lowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowell?
- Nearby places include Lake Dalecarlia (2.9 mi), Cedar Lake (5.2 mi), Schneider (6.9 mi), Shelby (7.8 mi), Leroy (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023