46394 ZIP Code – Whiting, Indiana
ZIP code 46394 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Whiting, Indiana, within Lake County with a population of approximately 12,117 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $65,212, which is near the Indiana average and near the national figure. Median home values of $153,800 are well below the national average, with 65.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $917 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 17% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 22.8%, below the national average. The population has a median age of 40.1, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 46327, 46312, 60633.
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ZIP 46394 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46394 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $153k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $917 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.8% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46327 – Hammond
- 46312 – East Chicago
- 60633 – Chicago
- 60617 – Chicago
- 46320 – Hammond
- 60409 – Calumet City
- 60649 – Chicago
- 60628 – Chicago
- 60419 – Dolton
- 46323 – Hammond
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46327 | HAMMOND | 10,875 | $48,155 |
| 46312 | EAST CHICAGO | 26,363 | $39,434 |
| 60633 | CHICAGO | 12,440 | $54,956 |
| 60617 | CHICAGO | 83,188 | $51,203 |
| 46320 | HAMMOND | 13,822 | $34,806 |