US ZIP Code Map

ZIP code

46409

Gary, IN

STANDARD

46409 covers Gary in Lake County, with 7,072 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 46409, Gary

ZIP code map

ACS population

7,072

Median household income

$40,637

Median home value

$73,300

About ZIP code 46409

Type

STANDARD

City

Gary

County

Lake County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Area codes

219

Land area

3.6 sq mi

Water area

0.00 sq mi

Households

4,238

Median gross rent

$1,194

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/Chicago
Area Codes
219
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
3,801
Irs Estimated Households
2,720
Population Count
6,975
Irs Estimated Population
5,160

People in 46409

Race

  • White600
  • Black or African American5,658
  • American Indian or Alaska Native35
  • Asian6
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander2
  • Other race268
  • Two or more races406

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 636

Age

  • Under 101,112
  • 10 to 191,109
  • 20 to 29840
  • 30 to 39802
  • 40 to 49817
  • 50 to 59772
  • 60 to 69860
  • 70 to 79487
  • 80 and older176

Income and housing in 46409

Poverty rate

26.7%

Median earnings

$29,769

Median household income

$40,637

Median home value

$73,300

Median gross rent

$1,194

Education

  • High school graduate85.3%
  • Bachelor's degree12.3%
  • Graduate degree4.8%

Places covering 46409

Cities and places

Counties

1.4% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 46409

IRS populationACS population
10,5835,291020052023

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ZIP codes near 46409

  1. 46408Gary2.6 miPop 15,571 · Income $47,063
  2. 46401Gary3.0 miPop 533 · Income —
  3. 46407Gary3.0 miPop 8,889 · Income $25,551
  4. 46404Gary3.3 miPop 16,846 · Income $39,188
  5. 46405Lake Station3.4 miPop 11,509 · Income $57,005
  6. 46342Hobart3.4 miPop 32,525 · Income $72,163
  7. 46402Gary3.5 miPop 5,636 · Income $29,125
  8. 46403Gary5.2 miPop 10,697 · Income $44,114
  9. 46410Merrillville5.5 miPop 38,803 · Income $61,735
  10. 46411Merrillville5.5 miPop 743 · Income —
  11. 46319Griffith5.6 miPop 17,683 · Income $75,976
  12. 46406Gary5.8 miPop 8,513 · Income $35,631

ZIP code 46409 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 46409 in?
46409 is in Gary, IN.
What county is 46409 in?
46409 is in Lake County.
What is the median household income in 46409?
The median household income in 46409 is $40,637.
Which ZIP codes are near 46409?
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