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.

ZIP Code 46312 Data

Population 26,363
Median Household Income $39,434
Median Home Value $84,900
Median Rent $779
Median Age 36.5
Unemployment Rate 7.9%
Poverty Rate 27.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.9%
County Lake County
State Indiana

ZIP 46312 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 46312IN Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population26k8,64210k
Median Household Income$39k$69k$73k
Median Home Value$84k$165k$258k
Median Rent$779$898$1,088
Median Age36.541.043.2
Unemployment Rate7.9%4.2%5.0%
Poverty Rate27.0%11.3%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher9.9%21.0%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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