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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 46394 has 11,725 residents and 4,905 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 40.6 years, slightly older than the state (38.2) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.9%, much lower than the state average of 77.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (46.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.3%, which is much higher than the state average (8.2%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (3.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,725Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	12,141Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	10,993Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,466.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$66,386Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,905Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$162,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.59Source: Census ACS

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	--	12,555	12,606	12,289	12,213	12,055	11,992	12,113	12,358	12,319	12,295	11,948	12,117	12,141
Decennial Census	12,258	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,725	--	--	--

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: 40.6

Male Median Age: 40.2

Female Median Age: 40.9

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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	280	347	369	405	343	391	378	365	401	362	406	439	442	336	245	124	75	80
Female	280	310	391	338	363	391	382	416	395	391	364	420	427	348	242	168	148	163
Total	560	657	760	743	706	782	760	781	796	753	770	859	869	684	487	292	223	243

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

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Population by Race

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White:	6,789	44.76%
Black:	517	3.41%
Hispanic:*	5,432	35.81%
Asian:	94	0.62%
American Indian:	186	1.23%
Hawaiian:	4	0.03%
Other:	2,146	14.15%
Total:	15,168	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	5,788	49.36%	40.2 years
Females:	5,937	50.64%	40.9 years
Total:	11,725	100%	40.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,409	85.73%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	510	4.20%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	649	5.35%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	573	10.07%
Total Population:	12,141	100%
Total Native Population:	10,919	89.93%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,222	10.07%

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

In 2023, the Median household income is $66,386, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,442 (44.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,259. Family households earn a median of $72,468 versus $47,437 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,031). By gender, male median income is $59,647 and female is $52,965, which is far above the state female median ($47,719), with a current gap of $6,682 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.4%, which is lower than the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$45,944	$45,233	$48,580	$49,098	$49,485	$49,519	$52,147	$49,239	$50,127	$51,898	$58,026	$65,212	$66,386
Median Family Income	$55,970	$52,000	$57,354	$59,521	$60,498	$61,534	$64,329	$62,385	$64,659	$70,625	$70,267	$76,774	$72,468
Median NonFamily Income	$28,545	$32,750	$34,236	$35,957	$35,568	$36,016	$34,890	$32,396	$32,102	$32,309	$38,967	$44,895	$47,437
Median Male Income	$42,394	$44,512	$44,822	$44,703	$45,328	$45,486	$45,814	$46,525	$50,010	$60,557	$62,663	$65,240	$59,647
Median Female Income	$33,726	$36,864	$38,168	$37,314	$36,170	$35,179	$35,486	$35,194	$37,215	$38,164	$45,266	$47,356	$52,965

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,448	54.13%
Unemployed:	529	5.26%
Not In Labor Force:	4,087	40.61%
Total:	10,064	100%

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

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,651	30.30%
Service:	815	14.96%
Sales and Office:	1,147	21.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	496	9.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,339	24.58%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,448	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $162,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $45,900 (39.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,600. The median gross rent is $970, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $283 (41.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $134. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.17% (61.43% with a mortgage, 38.57% free-and-clear) and renters 35.83% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.88%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$117,000	$112,700	$110,800	$110,200	$111,300	$111,200	$116,900	$120,400	$121,300	$130,400	$136,800	$153,800	$162,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	76	4.28%
$500 to $999:	841	47.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:	536	30.20%
$1,500 to $1,999:	167	9.41%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	155	8.73%
Total:	1,775	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$687	$704	$732	$745	$788	$798	$835	$841	$836	$797	$869	$917	$970

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,953	39.42%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,226	24.75%
Renter Occupied:	1,775	35.83%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,954	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,954	91.12%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	483	8.88%
Total Housing Units:	5,437	100%

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

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,865	71.09%
Multi-Family Units:	1,512	27.81%
Other Units:	60	1.10%
Total Housing Units:	5,437	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 22.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 9.90%, which is on par with the state rate (7.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.60%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 6.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.60%). College enrollment is 20.66%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	704	8.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	469	5.62%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,134	37.56%
Some college, no degree:	1,609	19.29%
Associate's degree:	526	6.30%
Bachelor's degree:	1,560	18.70%
Graduate or professional degree:	341	4.09%
Total:	8,343	100%
High school or higher:	7,170	85.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,901	22.79%

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:	7,796	58.20%
Public Insurance:	4,407	32.90%
No Insurance:	1,193	8.91%
Total:	13,396	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,203	91.09%

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	7.4%	7.7%	8.1%	10.9%	13.1%	14.7%	12.5%	14.2%	11.1%	11.7%	14.8%	11.9%	13.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	119	4.65%
Kindergarten:	137	5.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,091	42.60%
High school (grades 9-12):	685	26.75%
College or graduate school:	529	20.66%
Total:	2,561	100%
Early Childhood:	256	10.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,913	74.70%

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

City:	Whiting, Indiana
Names to Avoid:	Robertsdale
County:	Lake County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	11:37:11 PM
Population:	11,725 [See All]
Area Code:	219
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.6764, -87.4900
Land Area:	4.754 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/46394/zip-code-46394.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,619Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	223Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,065Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,236Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	383Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	168Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$120,590,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$361,345,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,355Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:	16980Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Lake County-Porter County-Jasper County, IN (CBSA Div 29414)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	9,359,555Source: Census
MSA:	Chicago-Gary-Kenosha, IL-IN-WI CMSASource: Census
Land Area:	4.754 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	3.428 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1157.02 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Gary, IN PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1884122Source: Census
Place Name:	Whiting city; IndianaSource: Census

ZIP Code 46394 in Whiting, IN

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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 (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 46394

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46394

Sources & References