ZIP Code 46408 - Gary Indiana

ZIP Code 46408 is located in Gary Indiana. Portions of 46408 are also in Calumet Township. 46408 is entirely within Lake County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Chicago.

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ZIP Code 46408 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameGary
Primary CountyLake County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)15,368
Area Code(s)219
Current Time
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46408 Demographics

46408 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 46408 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 46408 is African American. The current unemployment level in 46408 is 8.3%.

Population15,368
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density1,618 People per Square Mile
Total Households5,970
Percentage High Income Households0.6%
Median Houshold Income (2021)$39,905
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$34,180
Current Unemployment Rate (February 2024)8.3%
Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 45.03%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyAfrican American - 53.48%

46408 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White5,86337.41%
Black7,05144.99%
Hispanic2,67317.05%
Asian640.41%
Native American70.04%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander160.1%

46408 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White62624.51%
Black1,44356.5%
Hispanic48118.83%
Asian20.08%
Native American20.08%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

46408 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College5996.46%
Bachelor Degree8429.08%
High School Diploma3,49837.74%
No High School Diploma3093.33%
GED or Alternate6186.67%
1 or More Years of College2,47426.69%
Associates Degree6326.82%
Masters Degree2783%
Professional Degree140.15%
Doctorate Degree50.05%

46408 Geography

Coordinates41.54492950,-87.37039948
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 46408
RegionMetro Chicago
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaChicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area9 Square Miles

46408 Politics

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46408 Schools

46408 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

46408 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)14192938495964625443322140
Avg Max Temp (°F)31364758708084827564493659
Avg Precip (In.)1.911.582.73.63.934.413.623.733.612.963.412.5838.04

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