Merrillville, IN ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

46410 & 46411 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Merrillville, IN

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ZIP Codes:	46410 & 46411 (PO Box) [See All]
County:	Lake County, IN
Area Code:	219
Time Zone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	36,444 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN [Learn More]
Coordinates:	41.4811, -87.3336
Land Area:	30.05 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Merrillville, IN has 2 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
46410	Standard	39,471	100.00%	Gary
46411	P.O. Box	0	0.00%	Gary

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Population & Demographics

Merrillville, IN has 38,803 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.6%) and 35-39 (6.6%). By race, Black or African American and White are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 15.6%. Those born outside the United States make up 6.7% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	39,471
Total Households:	16,171
Total Housing Units:	17,228
Average Household Size:	2.40
Average Family Size:	3.51

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	36,444
Total Households:	14,590
Total Housing Units:	15,540
Average Household Size:	2.45
Average Family Size:	3.48

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	38,656	38,990	39,023	38,690	39,017	38,721	38,299	38,047	37,813	37,569	38,873	39,121	38,803
Decennial Census	38,340	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	39,471	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.4

Male Median Age: 37.0

Female Median Age: 41.5

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,087	1,154	1,343	1,370	1,214	1,369	1,152	1,171	1,181	1,053	1,112	1,200	1,194	978	733	465	247	307
Female	1,039	1,093	1,334	1,334	1,261	1,355	1,334	1,418	1,344	1,394	1,362	1,410	1,427	1,293	962	693	505	583
Total	2,126	2,247	2,677	2,704	2,475	2,724	2,486	2,589	2,525	2,447	2,474	2,610	2,621	2,271	1,695	1,158	752	890

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	12,665	30.33%
Black:	20,443	48.96%
Hispanic:*	5,694	13.64%
Asian:	586	1.40%
American Indian:	246	0.59%
Hawaiian:	9	0.02%
Other:	2,115	5.06%
Total:	41,758	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	18,330	46.44%	37.0 years
Females:	21,141	53.56%	41.5 years
Total:	39,471	100%	39.4 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	17,006	46.66%	37.7 years
Females:	19,438	53.34%	42.0 years
Total:	36,444	100%	40.0 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	36,019	92.83%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	246	0.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,258	3.24%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,280	6.54%
Total Population:	38,803	100%
Total Native Population:	36,265	93.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,538	6.54%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Merrillville, IN have an average household income of $61,735 (lower than the State by 11.9%, and much lower than the Nation by 21.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($82,854 vs $42,556). Employment participation is lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$48,351	$49,674	$48,865	$47,892	$51,829	$51,136	$54,319	$56,799	$57,445	$61,000	$58,759	$60,432	$61,735
Median Family Income	$60,414	$60,217	$61,808	$60,794	$62,154	$62,575	$65,871	$67,689	$69,276	$74,602	$76,675	$81,734	$82,854
Median NonFamily Income	$30,478	$30,529	$29,441	$30,562	$31,932	$32,862	$34,583	$36,750	$37,981	$38,937	$37,179	$38,788	$42,556
Median Male Income	$50,268	$52,383	$50,880	$48,298	$50,545	$50,356	$51,567	$53,154	$57,924	$58,559	$59,193	$60,916	$64,497
Median Female Income	$34,167	$34,950	$37,218	$36,744	$37,241	$38,556	$40,263	$41,113	$42,087	$45,598	$47,198	$49,788	$49,947

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	18,228	57.27%
Unemployed:	1,487	4.67%
Not In Labor Force:	12,114	38.06%
Total:	31,829	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,482	30.07%
Service:	3,369	18.48%
Sales and Office:	3,714	20.38%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,071	11.36%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,592	19.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	18,228	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Merrillville, IN, the median home value is $192,100 - lower than the State by 4.7%, and up $53,000 (38.1%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,267 per month - much higher than the State by 24.2%, and up $210 (19.9%) since 2020. Most renters in Merrillville pay $1,000-$1,499 (44.0%). About 23.0% pay under $1,000 and 9.6% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 68.5% (70.9% have a mortgage) and renters make up 31.5% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$130,800	$131,700	$130,400	$127,300	$127,600	$128,400	$128,600	$131,800	$135,100	$139,100	$150,900	$176,000	$192,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	527	8.65%
$500 to $999:	831	13.64%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,965	48.66%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,212	19.89%
$2,000 to $2,499:	314	5.15%
$2,500 to $2,999:	36	0.59%
$3,000 or more:	40	0.66%
No Rent:	168	2.76%
Total:	6,093	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$886	$899	$900	$892	$895	$921	$976	$1,016	$1,048	$1,057	$1,103	$1,206	$1,267

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,686	45.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,958	17.67%
Renter Occupied:	6,093	36.40%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	16,737	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	16,737	94.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	948	5.36%
Total Housing Units:	17,685	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

25.2% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, below the state rate (28.8%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 92.2%, which is slightly above the state rate (90.2%). The share of people in poverty is 11.9%, which is above the state rate (8.4%) and above the national rate (8.7%), up 4.2 percentage points since 2011 and up 1.8 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	692	2.55%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,319	4.87%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	9,706	35.83%
Some college, no degree:	6,260	23.11%
Associate's degree:	2,507	9.26%
Bachelor's degree:	4,331	15.99%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,272	8.39%
Total:	27,087	100%
High school graduate or higher:	25,076	92.58%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,603	24.38%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	25,593	58.50%
Public Insurance:	15,973	36.51%
No Insurance:	2,185	4.99%
Total:	43,751	100%
Has Health Insurance:	41,566	95.01%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	7.7%	9.5%	10.4%	10.6%	9.1%	10.0%	7.9%	8.5%	10.1%	8.1%	10.0%	12.1%	11.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	275	3.16%
Kindergarten:	562	6.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,452	39.66%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,406	27.64%
College or graduate school:	2,009	23.08%
Total:	8,704	100%
Early Childhood:	837	9.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,420	73.76%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Merrillville supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,558 business establishments, employing about 27,168 people with an annual payroll of $1,556,041,000. USPS data shows 17,182 residential mailboxes and 2,026 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	17,182Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	2,026Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	22,055Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	11,358Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,676Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,558Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$390,213,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,556,041,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	27,168Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Merrillville, IN is located in Lake County, within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 16980) and Indiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 9,359,555 people, about 0.4% of whom live in Merrillville. ZIP Codes here cover 30.046 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.042 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:	Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Gary, IN PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	30.046 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.042 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	48528Source: Census
Place Name:	Merrillville town; IndianaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Merrillville, IN

Gary, IN ~4.5 miles
Griffith, IN ~5.4 miles
Hobart, IN ~5.7 miles
Schererville, IN ~5.7 miles
Crown Point, IN ~5.8 miles
Lake Station, IN ~7.2 miles
Saint John, IN ~7.5 miles
Highland, IN ~7.8 miles
Dyer, IN ~8.8 miles
Hammond, IN ~9.8 miles
Valparaiso, IN ~10.0 miles
Munster, IN ~10.0 miles
Cedar Lake, IN ~10.1 miles
Portage, IN ~11.3 miles
Hebron, IN ~12.6 miles
Lansing, IL ~12.9 miles
East Chicago, IN ~13.1 miles
Chicago Heights, IL ~14.0 miles
Crete, IL ~14.4 miles
Calumet City, IL ~14.5 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

White:	11,924	30.83%
Black:	18,640	48.20%
Hispanic:*	5,375	13.90%
Asian:	491	1.27%
American Indian:	225	0.58%
Hawaiian:	8	0.02%
Other:	2,013	5.20%
Total:	38,676	100%

Native, born in the United States:	33,671	92.65%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	226	0.62%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,391	3.83%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,055	6.73%
Total Population:	36,343	100%
Total Native Population:	33,897	93.27%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,446	6.73%

Employed:	17,007	57.16%
Unemployed:	1,250	4.20%
Not In Labor Force:	11,495	38.64%
Total:	29,752	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	4,974	29.25%
Service:	3,217	18.92%
Sales and Office:	3,533	20.77%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,918	11.28%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,365	19.79%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	17,007	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	7,497	48.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,076	19.94%
Renter Occupied:	4,852	31.46%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,425	100%

Less than $500:	472	9.73%
$500 to $999:	604	12.45%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,063	42.52%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,096	22.59%
$2,000 to $2,499:	373	7.69%
$2,500 to $2,999:	36	0.74%
$3,000 or more:	40	0.82%
No Rent:	168	3.46%
Total:	4,852	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,425	94.89%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	830	5.11%
Total Housing Units:	16,255	100%

Less than 9th grade:	658	2.62%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,300	5.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	9,065	36.08%
Some college, no degree:	5,373	21.39%
Associate's degree:	2,387	9.50%
Bachelor's degree:	3,976	15.83%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,363	9.41%
Total:	25,122	100%
High school graduate or higher:	23,164	92.21%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,339	25.23%

Private Insurance:	24,030	58.59%
Public Insurance:	15,092	36.80%
No Insurance:	1,894	4.62%
Total:	41,016	100%
Has Health Insurance:	39,122	95.38%

Nursery School, Preschool:	274	3.34%
Kindergarten:	623	7.59%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,120	38.01%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,265	27.60%
College or graduate school:	1,926	23.46%
Total:	8,208	100%
Early Childhood:	897	10.93%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,008	73.20%

All ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics of Merrillville, IN

46410 & 46411 (PO Box) are the only ZIP Codes for Merrillville, IN

Merrillville, IN has 2 ZIP Codes

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Merrillville, IN

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