ZIP Code 46406 - Gary Indiana

ZIP Code 46406 is located in Gary Indiana. Portions of 46406 are also in Griffith and Calumet Township. 46406 is entirely within Lake County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Chicago.

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ZIP Code 46406 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameGary
Primary CountyLake County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)8,730
Area Code(s)219
Current Time
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46406 Demographics

46406 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle 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 46406 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46406 is African American. The current unemployment level in 46406 is 8.3%.

Population8,730
Population Growth Rate-10.66%
Population Density752 People per Square Mile
Total Households3,613
Percentage High Income Households0.6%
Median Household Income (2021)$33,750
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$28,320
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)8.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 60.99%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 89.34%

46406 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White2,12925.02%
Black5,18960.99%
Hispanic1,15113.53%
Asian50.06%
Native American340.4%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

46406 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White260.82%
Black2,94193.19%
Hispanic1835.8%
Asian00%
Native American60.19%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

46406 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College4839.2%
Bachelor Degree3526.71%
High School Diploma2,56148.8%
No High School Diploma2274.33%
GED or Alternate3236.15%
1 or More Years of College88316.83%
Associates Degree2645.03%
Masters Degree1402.67%
Professional Degree00%
Doctorate Degree150.29%

46406 Geography

Coordinates41.59921646,-87.41225433
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 46406
RegionMetro Chicago
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area12 Square Miles

46406 Politics

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46406 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

46406 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)14192939505964625543332141
Avg Max Temp (°F)30364658708084827564483659
Avg Precip (In.)1.931.62.73.593.94.393.613.683.582.953.382.637.9

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