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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 46402 has 5,502 residents and 2,372 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 37.9 years, about the same as the state (38.2) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (87.5%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:	5,502Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	5,636Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	5,845Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	652.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$29,125Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,372Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$61,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	5.11Source: 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	--	6,811	6,692	6,603	6,359	6,662	6,284	6,128	6,436	6,295	6,549	6,105	5,873	5,636
Decennial Census	6,726	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	5,502	--	--	--

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: 37.9

Male Median Age: 37.3

Female Median Age: 38.4

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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	197	224	208	220	152	120	112	97	141	126	125	196	223	163	111	68	45	21
Female	221	224	190	187	174	196	177	163	172	160	126	214	178	172	139	125	65	70
Total	418	448	398	407	326	316	289	260	313	286	251	410	401	335	250	193	110	91

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

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Population by Race

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White:	250	4.44%
Black:	4,813	85.55%
Hispanic:*	372	6.61%
Asian:	6	0.11%
American Indian:	10	0.18%
Hawaiian:	4	0.07%
Other:	171	3.04%
Total:	5,626	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:	2,549	46.33%	37.3 years
Females:	2,953	53.67%	38.4 years
Total:	5,502	100%	37.9 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,569	98.81%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	46	0.82%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	21	1.19%
Total Population:	5,636	100%
Total Native Population:	5,569	98.81%
Total Foreign-born Population:	67	1.19%

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 $29,125, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $12,864 (79.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,397. Family households earn a median of $34,478 versus $22,147 for nonfamily households (a difference of $12,331). By gender, male median income is $56,000 and female is $32,314, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $23,686 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.7%, which is markedly below the state rate (64.0%). The unemployment rate is 17.6%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.3%). The largest occupation group is Sales (28.0%).

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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	$16,261	$15,115	$16,497	$17,102	$16,065	$16,126	$19,028	$18,504	$19,728	$23,630	$26,614	$26,101	$29,125
Median Family Income	$26,694	$27,260	$26,913	$28,918	$23,716	$28,295	$31,651	$31,152	$31,794	$30,383	$31,846	$33,808	$34,478
Median NonFamily Income	$11,157	$11,040	$11,870	$11,300	$11,591	$10,364	$11,853	$11,814	$13,587	$14,309	$17,988	$20,141	$22,147
Median Male Income	$43,447	$44,345	$39,531	$42,151	$40,865	$35,893	$38,993	$37,989	$36,909	$38,006	$53,095	$43,160	$56,000
Median Female Income	$27,168	$27,200	$28,884	$32,174	$29,946	$30,737	$31,338	$31,345	$32,015	$33,835	$34,025	$36,000	$32,314

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:	1,316	32.74%
Unemployed:	281	6.99%
Not In Labor Force:	2,422	60.26%
Total:	4,019	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:	361	27.43%
Service:	292	22.19%
Sales and Office:	368	27.96%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	58	4.41%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	237	18.01%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,316	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 $61,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is down $2,300 (3.62%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,500. The median gross rent is $904, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $372 (69.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $339. Of occupied housing, owners make up 37.85% (37.08% with a mortgage, 62.92% free-and-clear) and renters 62.15% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 34.26%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.20%).

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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	$63,500	$54,600	$53,300	$52,200	$54,500	$58,600	$59,000	$63,000	$62,700	$64,200	$63,400	$69,400	$61,200

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:	244	17.77%
$500 to $999:	484	35.25%
$1,000 to $1,499:	492	35.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:	44	3.20%
$2,000 to $2,499:	4	0.29%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	5	0.36%
No Rent:	100	7.28%
Total:	1,373	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	$532	$541	$559	$585	$639	$521	$494	$507	$565	$567	$727	$847	$904

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):	310	14.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	526	23.81%
Renter Occupied:	1,373	62.15%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,209	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,209	65.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,151	34.26%
Total Housing Units:	3,360	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:	2,146	63.87%
Multi-Family Units:	1,182	35.18%
Other Units:	32	0.95%
Total Housing Units:	3,360	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 9.80% 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 85.70%, which is generally lower than the state rate (90.20%). The uninsured rate is 7.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 33.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (69.00%). Public coverage is 68.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.40%). The share of people in poverty is 41.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.03%). College enrollment is 16.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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:	178	5.29%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	302	8.98%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,544	45.90%
Some college, no degree:	838	24.91%
Associate's degree:	171	5.08%
Bachelor's degree:	190	5.65%
Graduate or professional degree:	141	4.19%
Total:	3,364	100%
High school or higher:	2,884	85.73%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	331	9.84%

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:	1,860	30.94%
Public Insurance:	3,739	62.19%
No Insurance:	413	6.87%
Total:	6,012	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,599	93.13%

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	40.6%	42.7%	41.0%	42.5%	47.6%	43.7%	38.3%	41.6%	38.5%	40.9%	41.2%	43.2%	41.5%

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:	115	6.43%
Kindergarten:	199	11.13%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	823	46.03%
High school (grades 9-12):	356	19.91%
College or graduate school:	295	16.50%
Total:	1,788	100%
Early Childhood:	314	17.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,378	77.07%

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

City:	Gary, Indiana
County:	Lake County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	11:37:15 PM
Population:	5,502 [See All]
Area Code:	219
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	41.6135, -87.3429
Land Area:	8.431 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/46402/zip-code-46402.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,564Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	205Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,797Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,524Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	916Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	146Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$212,349,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$802,840,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,036Source: 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:	8.431 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.001 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:	1827000Source: Census
Place Name:	Gary city; IndianaSource: Census

ZIP Code 46402 in Gary, 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 46402

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46402

Sources & References