46402 ZIP Code – Gary, Indiana
46402 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Gary, Indiana, part of Lake County with a population of approximately 5,873 residents. The median household income is $26,101 — well below the Indiana average and well below the national average. At $69,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 43.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $847 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 67% single-family (increasing), 23% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 17.6%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 44.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 34.6, below the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 46407, 46404, 46406.
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ZIP 46402 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46402 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,873 | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $26k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $69k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $847 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.6 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 44.4% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.8% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46407 – Gary
- 46404 – Gary
- 46406 – Gary
- 46403 – Gary
- 46405 – Lake Station
- 46409 – Gary
- 46408 – Gary
- 46323 – Hammond
- 46312 – East Chicago
- 46319 – Griffith
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46407 | GARY | 9,125 | $26,502 |
| 46404 | GARY | 16,851 | $39,281 |
| 46406 | GARY | 8,730 | $34,550 |
| 46403 | GARY | 10,875 | $44,315 |
| 46405 | LAKE STATION | 11,547 | $54,521 |