46312 ZIP Code – East Chicago, Indiana
46312 is a large ZIP code in East Chicago, Indiana, part of Lake County with a population of approximately 26,363 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $39,434, which is well below the Indiana average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $84,900 are well below the national average, with 42.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $779, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 53% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (decreasing), 28% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 36.5, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 46327, 46394, 46320.
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ZIP 46312 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46312 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $779 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.9% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46327 – Hammond
- 46394 – Whiting
- 46320 – Hammond
- 46406 – Gary
- 46323 – Hammond
- 46324 – Hammond
- 60633 – Chicago
- 60409 – Calumet City
- 46404 – Gary
- 46402 – Gary
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46327 | HAMMOND | 10,875 | $48,155 |
| 46394 | WHITING | 12,117 | $65,212 |
| 46320 | HAMMOND | 13,822 | $34,806 |
| 46406 | GARY | 8,730 | $34,550 |
| 46323 | HAMMOND | 23,447 | $57,683 |