This demographic report is designed to help ELCA congregations gain a general understanding of their community and to plan mission using that information. Instructions and additional links are located below.

Zip code:   Region/Synod Code:   Congregation #:

For a Congregational User's Guide to the ZIP Code Report in Word click here.

For a Congregational User's Guide to the ZIP Code Report in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (pdf) click here.

Please read the glossary for more information about terms used in the report.

To run a state comparison to your ZIP Code enter the fields below.

State:   Region/Synod Code:   Congregation #:

To obtain demographic information for a ZIP Code area enter the ZIP Code, your Region/Synod code, and your congregation number in the spaces above. Then, select "Submit." To obtain information on an additional ZIP Code area, you can simply change the ZIP Code and select "Submit" again. Selecting "Reset" will clear all boxes. Then enter the required information and select "Submit" again. If you do not know your Region/Synod code and congregation number, they may be obtained from your congregation pastor(s) or staff.

This information is limited to use by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.