46404 ZIP Code – Gary, Indiana
ZIP code 46404 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Gary, Indiana, within Lake County with a population of approximately 16,851 residents. At $39,281, the median household income here runs well below the Indiana average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $86,500, well below the national average, with 56.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $969 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 9.7%, well above the national average. About 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. Residents have a median age of 34.2, below the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 46406, 46407, 46408.
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ZIP 46404 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46404 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $969 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.2% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46406 – Gary
- 46407 – Gary
- 46408 – Gary
- 46402 – Gary
- 46409 – Gary
- 46323 – Hammond
- 46319 – Griffith
- 46322 – Highland
- 46405 – Lake Station
- 46312 – East Chicago
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46406 | GARY | 8,730 | $34,550 |
| 46407 | GARY | 9,125 | $26,502 |
| 46408 | GARY | 15,368 | $46,690 |
| 46402 | GARY | 5,873 | $26,101 |
| 46409 | GARY | 7,050 | $39,554 |