ZIP Code 46402 - Gary Indiana

46402 Overview

ZIP Code 46402 is located in Gary Indiana. Portions of 46402 are also in Calumet Township. 46402 is entirely within Lake County. Regionally, 46402 is located in Metro Chicago.

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ZIP Code 46402 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameGary
Primary CountyLake County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)5,873
Area Code(s)219
Current Time
CST

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46402 Demographics

46402 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Indiana based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 46402 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46402 is African American. The current unemployment level in 46402 is 4.3%.

Population5,873
Population Growth Rate-0.38%
Population Density494 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,645
Median Household Income (2021)$26,614
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$128,120
Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024)4.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 90.27%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 93.55%

46402 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2974.97%
Black5,39290.27%
Hispanic2163.62%
Asian590.99%
Native American90.15%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

46402 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White50.22%
Black2,14695.29%
Hispanic1004.44%
Asian00%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander10.04%

46402 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College2336.91%
Bachelor Degree2286.76%
High School Diploma1,41742.04%
No High School Diploma712.11%
GED or Alternate2738.1%
1 or More Years of College86225.57%
Associates Degree1895.61%
Masters Degree732.17%
Professional Degree250.74%
Doctorate Degree00%

46402 Geography

Coordinates41.61159134,-87.33929443
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 46402
RegionMetro Chicago
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Time ZoneCentral Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area12 Square Miles

46402 Schools

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46402 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5b: -15F to -10F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers
Ecoregion54b - Chicago Lake Plain

46402 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)14192939495964625443322140
Avg Max Temp (°F)30364658708084827564483659
Avg Precip (In.)1.921.582.713.553.894.433.553.673.632.953.382.5637.83

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