46405 ZIP Code – Lake Station, Indiana
ZIP code 46405 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Lake Station, Indiana, within Lake County with a population of approximately 11,547 residents. At $54,521, the median household income here runs below the Indiana average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $104,100 is well below the national average, with 75.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,142, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 14.8%, well above the national average. About 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 37.1, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 46403, 46407, 46409.
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ZIP 46405 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46405 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $104k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,142 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.1 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.8% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.5% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46403 – Gary
- 46407 – Gary
- 46409 – Gary
- 46342 – Hobart
- 46368 – Portage
- 46402 – Gary
- 46404 – Gary
- 46408 – Gary
- 46393 – Wheeler
- 46410 – Merrillville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46403 | GARY | 10,875 | $44,315 |
| 46407 | GARY | 9,125 | $26,502 |
| 46409 | GARY | 7,050 | $39,554 |
| 46342 | HOBART | 32,049 | $68,808 |
| 46368 | PORTAGE | 39,947 | $71,188 |