ZIP Code 46408 — Gary, IN

Lake | 2024 Census Data

Key Takeaway

ZIP code 46408 in Gary, IN has a population of 15,747 with a median household income of $47,453 and a median home value of $102,600 . The cost of living index is 57.4 (national average = 100).

Population & Age

Total Population
15,747
Median Age
36.80
Male
7,322
Female
8,425

Race & Ethnicity

White
36.7%
Black
43.7%
Hispanic
22.0%
Asian
0.4%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
14.3%
Other
4.9%

Income

Median Household
$47,453
Mean Household
$56,220
Per Capita
$22,702
Below Poverty
32.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$102,600
Median Rent
$1,061
Total Units
7,993
Occupied
6,099
Owner Occupied
58.8%
Renter Occupied
41.2%
Median Year Built
1954
Vacant
1,894

Education

High School or Higher 86.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.5%
Graduate Degree 4.1%

Employment & Commuting

Labor Force
6,423
Unemployment
10.5%
Drive Alone
82.8%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
3.5%
Avg Commute
N/A

Cost of Living Index

57.4
National average = 100. Below average by 42.7%.

Nearby ZIP Codes

46405
Lake station
1.3 mi
46319
Griffith
1.8 mi
46342
Hobart
2.2 mi
46404
Gary
2.7 mi
46406
Gary
3.6 mi
46409
Gary
3.7 mi
46407
Gary
3.7 mi
46410
Merrillville
3.8 mi
46402
Gary
4.3 mi
46375
Schererville
5.2 mi
46323
Hammond
5.2 mi
46322
Highland
5.7 mi

Other ZIP Codes in Gary

46404
Pop: 15,428
46403
Pop: 10,929
46406
Pop: 9,001
46407
Pop: 8,577
46409
Pop: 7,184
46402
Pop: 5,836

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of ZIP code 46408?

ZIP code 46408 (Gary, IN) has a total population of 15,747 according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 46408?

The median household income in ZIP code 46408 is $47,453 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data.

What city is ZIP code 46408 in?

ZIP code 46408 is primarily located in Gary, Indiana (IN).

What is the median home value in ZIP code 46408?

The median home value in ZIP code 46408 is $102,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What is the median age in ZIP code 46408?

The median age in ZIP code 46408 is 36.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years.