46408 ZIP Code – Gary, Indiana
46408 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Gary, Indiana, part of Lake County with a population of approximately 15,368 residents. The median household income of $46,690 is below the Indiana average and below the national average. At $90,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 58.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $949 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 83% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
Unemployment stands at 11.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 12.2%, well below the national average. The median age is 36.7, below the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 46409, 46404, 46407.
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ZIP 46408 vs. Indiana vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 46408 | IN Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15k | 8,642 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $69k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $90k | $165k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $949 | $898 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 41.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.3% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.2% | 21.0% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 46409 – Gary
- 46404 – Gary
- 46407 – Gary
- 46319 – Griffith
- 46322 – Highland
- 46406 – Gary
- 46410 – Merrillville
- 46402 – Gary
- 46323 – Hammond
- 46375 – Schererville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46409 | GARY | 7,050 | $39,554 |
| 46404 | GARY | 16,851 | $39,281 |
| 46407 | GARY | 9,125 | $26,502 |
| 46319 | GRIFFITH | 17,626 | $73,275 |
| 46322 | HIGHLAND | 23,794 | $74,991 |